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Senior Quantitative Researcher

United States, Chicago Employment contract 225000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Lead alpha research across delta-one products — from signal ideation and backtesting through strategy iteration, production handoff, and ongoing monitoring
  • Develop predictive signals and models spanning high-frequency microstructure, intraday, and medium-frequency opportunities
  • Analyze signal performance, strategy attribution, and model behavior to identify improvements as market conditions evolve
  • Contribute to delta hedging, execution, and pricing research that improves trading performance across the firm
  • Collaborate with traders and engineers to improve research infrastructure, simulation quality, and data pipelines
  • Mentor junior researchers and help raise the quality and rigor of the research process

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, market making, or a closely related environment, with a demonstrated track record of developing signals, models, or analytics with measurable trading impact
  • Strong statistical intuition and advanced Python proficiency, with hands-on experience working with large market datasets and designing rigorous backtests and simulations
  • Deep understanding of market microstructure, execution, risk, and the practical challenges of moving research into production
  • Ability to generate independent hypotheses and collaborate effectively with traders, researchers, and engineers
  • Clear communicator with high ownership, intellectual curiosity, and a bias toward thorough, repeatable research
  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field preferred

What we offer

  • Generous time off
  • Insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks)
  • Wellness reimbursement

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