Tower Research Capital
Quantitative Trader / Researcher - US
$120K–$200K
New York, Chicago, Charleston, Las Vegas, Miami +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- New York, Chicago, Charleston, Las Vegas, Miami
Charleston, SC, United States
Chicago, IL, United States
New York, NY, United States - Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or an equivalent STEM degree.
About the job
Develops and deploys algorithmic trading strategies by researching market patterns and analyzing market data.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and deploy trading algorithms; research high- to mid-frequency alphas.
- Analyze market data, market microstructure, and alternate data to identify patterns; build analysis tools and data platforms.
- Contribute analytical libraries and develop, augment, and calibrate exchange simulators.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or an equivalent STEM degree.
- Strong background in mathematics and statistics.
- Proficiency in back-testing, simulation, and statistical techniques, including auto-regression, auto-correlation, and Principal Component Analysis.
- Strong programming skills in Python or C++.
Nice to have
- Experience in quantitative trading is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with signal generation and statistical models.
Pay
USD $120,000- $200,000 annual base salary; plus eligible for bonus(es) (amount not stated)
Tools
Python, C++, Principal Component Analysis
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