Quantitative Researcher
About The Position
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. DRW is looking for Quantitative Researchers to join our expanding Mid-Frequency Systematic Trading team in New York City.
Requirements
- 2+ years of prior work experience in statistical arbitrage or systematic trading research
- Proven ability to conduct research with large, noisy real-world datasets
- Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Python for data analysis and machine learning.
- Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline, such as statistics, computer science, physics, mathematics or economics. All levels welcome, from bachelor's to doctorate
- Deep-diving, detail-oriented thinker with a strong bias for action and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to own and drive open-ended problems, explore novel approaches, and communicate complex ideas clearly
Nice To Haves
- Experience with C++ a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Apply statistical and machine learning methods across diverse datasets to build trading models that capture novel signals in market behavior.
- Contribute across the full strategy lifecycle — from alpha research and signal generation to portfolio optimization and execution logic.
- Prototype new ideas, investigate strategy components, and write production-quality code to bring them to life.
Benefits
- group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
- 401k (with discretionary employer match)
- short and long-term disability
- life and AD&D insurance
- health savings accounts
- flexible spending accounts
- annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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