Quantitative Researcher

Engineers Gate • New York, NY

1d • $100,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Quantitative Researcher to join one of our systematic equity trading teams in our NYC office. In this role, you will be able to leverage the team’s existing research and trading infrastructure to develop innovative systematic trading strategies in their full cycles, from alpha research and signal generation to portfolio construction, execution, and ongoing risk management. As part of a small, collaborative team, this individual will work closely with the Portfolio Manager across all aspects of the investment process.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in systematic equities space either as researcher or trader.
• Master/PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• Strong understanding of the full trading lifecycle, from alpha research and signal generation through portfolio construction, execution, and risk management.
• Strong mathematical and programming skills (must be proficient in Python and SQL).
• Familiarity with Linux environment.
• Ability to work both independently with light guidance and effectively collaborate with other team members when needed.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze all kinds of data sets in various formats.
• Collaborate closely with the PM to develop alpha signals out of both traditional and alternative data sets.
• Build and enhance research tools, alpha pipelines, and scalable time-series data infrastructure to support strategy development.
• Stay informed on equity market structure, intraday dynamics, emerging data sources, and relevant technological advancements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees