Quantitative Finance Researcher Jobs

Quantitative Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative financial research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. About Cubist Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. Role Quantitative Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative financial research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring. Desirable Candidates M.S., Ph.D., or Ph.D. candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline. Programming in any of the following: C++, C#, Java, or Python. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Keen interest in quantitative research and metrics driven decision making. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets. Detail-oriented. Passion for spotting trends in data. Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team. Ability to work under pressure. Prior experience developing, re

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITES Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in equity market End-to-end development: alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization and production implementation Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return predictions Maintain and improve the portfolio trading in production environment REQUIREMENTS MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics 1+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities Experience developing short term alpha signals (intraday or a few days) is a plus Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python Strong command of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models Ability to quickly and efficiently scrub, format, and manipulate large, raw data sources Strong knowledge of financial markets Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability

About the Team: A well-established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced quantitative professional in the intraday to mid frequency systematic macro space. The candidate will be given the resources and support to drive the build out and expansion of the quantitative macro business. Role: Perform rigorous and innovative research to develop systematic signals for global macro (futures, FX, etc.) markets Work with price-volume and alternative data at intraday to multiday (up to 2-3 weeks) horizons in the mid-frequency space Participate in the research pipeline end-to-end, including signal idea generation, data processing, modeling, strategy backtesting, and production implementation Work in a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals with access to a cutting-edge research and trading infrastructure and clean datasets Responsibilities: Develop systematic trading models across global futures (equity indices, commodities and fixed income) and/or FX markets Alpha idea generation, backtesting, and implementation Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential Contribute to and enhance portfolio optimization, allocation and risk management processes Help drive the growth of the investment process and research capabilities of the team Assist in building, maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading environments Requirements: MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance, or other quanti

About the Team: A well-established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced quantitative professional to develop and trade systematic macro strategies, with a focus on market microstructure. The candidate will be given the resources and support to drive the build out and expansion of the quantitative macro business. Role/Responsibilities: Perform rigorous and innovative research to develop systematic signals for global macro (futures, FX, etc.) markets, with a focus on market microstructure signals Perform feature engineering with order book tick data at intraday to daily horizons Perform feature combination using various modeling techniques ranging from linear to machine learning models Participate in the research pipeline end-to-end, including signal idea generation, data processing, modeling, strategy backtesting, and production implementation Help drive the growth of the investment process and research capabilities of the team Work in a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals with access to a cutting-edge research and trading infrastructure and clean datasets Assist in building, maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading environments Requirements: MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance, or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics 4+ years of experience in quantitative research, building statistical models for intraday to daily trading,

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. JOB DESCRIPTION Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring. Some successful researchers have joined us from similar backgrounds at other firms. Others have joined from related fields or directly from academia and have thrived with hands on guidance from our large team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers. Our most exceptional team members combine strong technical skills and a passion for problem solving with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior. DESIRABLE CANDIDATES MS or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline 3-7 years of experience in alpha driven quantitative research for equities, futures, fixed income, credit, and/or FX Strong analytical and quantitative skills Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utili

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. JOB DESCRIPTION Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring. Some successful researchers have joined us from similar backgrounds at other firms. Others have joined from related fields or directly from academia and have thrived with hands on guidance from our large team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers. Our most exceptional team members combine strong technical skills and a passion for problem solving with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior. DESIRABLE CANDIDATES MS or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline 3-7 years of experience in alpha driven quantitative research for equities, futures, fixed income, credit, and/or FX Strong analytical and quantitative skills Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utili

Why Work with Us Solve impactful problems. At Seven Research, our close-knit team unites brilliant minds passionate about pushing technological and scientific boundaries in the global markets. We provide state-of-the-art resources and cultivate intellectual freedom, enabling our people to develop groundbreaking solutions to the most complex challenges of our field. Our collaborative approach celebrates excellence from everyone, regardless of tenure. Your Role Our Deep Learning Researchers expand the boundaries of quantitative finance through the development of advanced deep learning models. You will conduct rigorous, systematic research to pioneer advanced methodologies, uncover sophisticated insights, and implement innovative approaches within our teams. What We’re Looking For We seek talented and knowledgeable problem-solvers with strong backgrounds in deep learning to come build with us. No financial knowledge is expected. Deep Learning Researcher candidates should have demonstrated strong applied research and critical analysis skills. We value team members who communicate clearly and can exercise ownership over projects. If working on challenging quantitative problems in a close-knit, research-driven environment excites you, we’d love to get to know you. The ideal candidate will possess most of the following: PhD degree in computer science or a related field Mastery of deep learning techniques and proven track record of building sophisticated predictive models usin

Why Work with Us Solve impactful problems. At Seven Research, our close-knit team unites brilliant minds passionate about pushing technological and scientific boundaries in the global markets. We provide state-of-the-art resources and cultivate intellectual freedom, enabling our people to develop groundbreaking solutions to the most complex challenges of our field. Our collaborative approach celebrates excellence from everyone, regardless of tenure. Your Role Our Deep Learning Researchers expand the boundaries of quantitative finance through the development of advanced deep learning models. You will conduct rigorous, systematic research to pioneer advanced methodologies, uncover sophisticated insights, and implement innovative approaches within our teams. What We’re Looking For We seek talented and knowledgeable problem-solvers with strong backgrounds in deep learning to come build with us. No financial knowledge is expected. Deep Learning Researcher candidates should have demonstrated strong applied research and critical analysis skills. We value team members who communicate clearly and can exercise ownership over projects. If working on challenging quantitative problems in a close-knit, research-driven environment excites you, we’d love to get to know you. The ideal candidate will possess most of the following: PhD degree in computer science or a related field Mastery of deep learning techniques and proven track record of building sophisticated predictive models usin

About Graviton Research Capital: Graviton Research Capital is a cutting-edge high-frequency trading firm that leverages technology, quantitative research and algorithms to trade in global markets. Our team consists of world-class technologists, researchers and traders who collaborate to push the boundaries of automated trading. Role Overview : We’re looking for a Central Execution Trader to join our Singapore team and become a key player on the Central Trading Desk . This team interfaces with, and acts as the communication hub for all brokers and exchanges on behalf of the firm externally, as well as technology, quantitative researchers, risk management, compliance, and business development teams internally. In this role, you’ll be building and refining systems that keep our live trading running flawlessly. From designing real-time monitoring tools to automating critical workflows, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring smooth and efficient trade execution. Key Responsibilities: Own one or more markets and the day-to-day execution and operational health of the live strategies in them. Start strategies at the open, track their state and positions through the session, and close the day with correct positions and files for the next session. Act as the first line of defense for alerts, order rejects and outages in those markets, and as the primary contact for brokers and exchanges on live issues. Diagnose the issue, contain the impact and hand the root cause to the owning quant

Seven Research is a quantitative research and technology company that brings together exceptional people and state-of-the-art resources to solve complex problems in global markets. Our systematic approach combines technical rigor, creativity, and a focus on long-term performance. Our people are our core advantage. As we scale, we are building the infrastructure required to attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent in a highly competitive market. We are hiring a Technical Recruiter to help us identify, engage, and hire outstanding individuals across engineering and quantitative research, with a particular focus on building our campus recruiting, conference, and events strategy. About the Role This is a high-impact, high-ownership role at the center of Seven Research’s technical recruiting efforts. You will help build and manage the full recruiting lifecycle, including talent mapping, sourcing, candidate engagement, interview process management, event execution, and pipeline reporting. A major focus of this role will be developing Seven Research’s presence across top universities, technical programs, academic communities, conferences, and industry events. You will help design and execute a recruiting strategy that builds strong relationships with students, faculty, experienced candidates, and technical communities over time. This role is well suited for someone who understands the quantitative finance industry and can help us build our talent brand across both junior and sen

Role Quantitative Researcher for a new team focused on systematic corporate bond and credit derivatives strategies. Responsibilities Independently conduct quantitative research, adopting a rigorous approach and using statistical and structural models Contribute to all aspects of the research and production process, including implementation of fitting tools; data organization; generation of alphas, risk and TC models; P&L attribution, etc. Proactively search for and prioritize new ideas and datasets for alpha potential Contribute to continuous improvement of the investment process and infrastructure in collaboration with the portfolio managers, developers and traders on the team Requirements PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative discipline 2+ years of experience developing statistical and fundamental alpha signals, risk factors for single name credit, equities, or options. Demonstrated ability to conduct research utilizing large data sets Experience with FICC, credit or option pricing models is preferred Experience with numerical optimization methods is a plus Solid programming skills: understanding of the object-oriented programming and CI/CD framework. Proficiency in Python, including with packages used for data research, best practices of coding style, etc. ­ Strong communication skills Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a team The annual base salary r

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. ROLE Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative research with a focus on predictive models. You will be trained in all aspects of systematic trading from idea generation all the way to practical trading considerations. Successful hires will ultimately become thought leaders within our collaborative research group. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research Manage all aspects of the research process, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, alpha discovery, trading strategy generation, backtesting and portfolio analysis Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework REQUIRMENTS B.S., M.S. or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline. Programming in Python (or comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Willingness to take ownership of his/her work. Ability to work both independently and c

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. ROLE Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative research with a focus on predictive models. You will be trained in all aspects of systematic trading from idea generation all the way to practical trading considerations. Successful hires will ultimately become thought leaders within our collaborative research group. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research Manage all aspects of the research process, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, alpha discovery, trading strategy generation, backtesting and portfolio analysis Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework REQUIRMENTS B.S., M.S. or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline. Programming in Python (or comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Willingness to take ownership of his/her work. Ability to work both independently and c

ABOUT CUBIST Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. ROLE Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative research with a focus on predictive models. You will be trained in all aspects of systematic trading from idea generation all the way to practical trading considerations. Successful hires will ultimately become thought leaders within our collaborative research group. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct original quantitative alpha signal research Follow, digest and analyze the latest academic research Manage all aspects of the research process, including idea generation, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, alpha discovery, trading strategy generation, backtesting and portfolio analysis Build analytical tools to supplement our shared research framework REQUIRMENTS B.S., M.S. or PhD in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or other quantitative discipline. Programming in Python (or comparable language) and working knowledge of SQL Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Willingness to take ownership of his/her work. Ability to work both independentl

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. About the team + role We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. The Investment Strategy team is expanding access to sophisticated investment advice by turning high-quality portfolio management into a scalable, intuitive experience for everyday customers. Sitting at the intersection of markets, product, and customer experience, our team combines rigorous investment thinking with a mobile-first product design. We are dedicated to building accessible investing tools that reach and support millions of people! As a Staff Quantitative Researcher , you will report to the Chief Investment Officer and play a key role in shaping our investment product offerings. In this role, you will build complex portfolio construction factor models, identify critic