Drimva

IMC

Quantitative Researcher – Equities

$250K–$300K

New York, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2024

Location
New York, United States
Chicago, United States
Experience
3+ years as a quantitative researcher, with specific experience in the equity option or equities space.
Education
Relevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or post graduate), with strong academic results.

About the job

Develop and productionize predictive models and high-frequency, low-latency trading strategies for equities and options markets.

What you'll do

  • Analyze market data and develop signals and predictive models for equity market behavior.
  • Research, test, and prototype algorithmic ideas, preferably using Python, and improve existing models and algorithms.
  • Work with developers to implement validated ideas in a robust framework and bring them into production trading.

What they ask for

  • 3+ years of quantitative research experience, with specific experience in equity options or equities.
  • Experience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or post graduate), with strong academic results.

Nice to have

  • Preference for qualifications in mathematics, science, financial engineering or computer science.
  • Experience working on a market making system, preferably in a more automated environment.

Pay

$250,000 — $300,000 USD base salary

Tools

Python

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