Senior Quantitative Researcher/Strategy Developer

Sunrise Futures, LLC•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Sunrise Futures is looking to hire a highly talented Senior Quantitative Researcher/Strategy Developer to join our team. This role involves working collaboratively with technology and business teams to understand complex financial markets, products, and strategies. The position requires analyzing financial market data to identify patterns and opportunities, developing forecasts, and building predictive and profitable trading models. The researcher will explore and utilize industry-leading software and research tools, work alongside experts in technology and quantitative finance, and lead/mentor junior team members. The role focuses on tackling challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere, taking ownership, and leading projects from start to finish.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science)
Mathematical problem solving and analytical skills
Data-driven research experience
Programming skills and an understanding of basic programming concepts
Dependable and responsible team players
Self-motivated and "outside of the box" thinkers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to take ownership

Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with the technology and business teams to develop an understanding of complex financial markets, products, and strategies
Analyzing financial market data to identify patterns and potential opportunities
Developing forecasts and building predictive and profitable trading models
Exploring and working with industry-leading software and research tools
Working alongside industry experts in the fields of technology and quantitative finance
Leading/mentoring junior team members
Working on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere
Taking ownership of and leading projects from start to finish