Quantitative Researcher

Old Mission • New York, NY

8d • $170,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're constantly asking questions to improve what we already do and explore new opportunities. As a Quantitative Researcher in our NYC office, you'll work directly with our traders and research infrastructure to:
Conduct research and analyze large data sets to develop and implement alpha signals while contributing to portfolio construction
Collaborate with others to analyze the performance while optimizing and creating new strategies
Develop pricing models
Assess risk

Requirements

• An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, an engineering discipline, mathematics, statistics, or physics
• A deep technical understanding of advanced statistical techniques
• 3+ years of relevant equity trading experience
• Expertise building statistical models equity forecasts, with a proven track record of deploying such models to production equity trading systems
• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C++, Python, R, Matlab, Ruby, Java
• Experience leading a team of researchers, either in industry or academia
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze large data sets to develop and implement alpha signals while contributing to portfolio construction
• Collaborate with others to analyze the performance while optimizing and creating new strategies
• Develop pricing models
• Assess risk

Benefits

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees