Quantitative Researcher, Single Stock Volatility

Walleye Capital • Miami, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join our Single Stock Volatility team in Miami. This role partners closely with the Head of Equity Volatility, Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers, and Technology teams to research, develop, and automate alpha-generating trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong statistical, analytical, and modeling skills, with a passion for quantitative research and systematic investing.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and statistical modeling of financial time series.
• Basic understanding of equities and options.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
• Open to new graduates and candidates with up to two years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present research findings and collaborate across teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and automate alpha-generating trading strategies alongside the Portfolio Manager and quantitative researchers.
• Build and maintain proprietary datasets for research and model development.
• Develop predictive models across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Build portfolio optimization tools to monetize trading signals and manage risk.
• Partner with technology teams to automate strategy execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level