Quantitative Researcher - PhD: 2026
Core
Investigate market data using mathematics, statistics, and programming to discover patterns that transform into trading signals, then work with technologists to backtest and embed these signals into electronic trading strategies.
Role type
PhD-level quantitative researcher (IC)
Builds
Electronic trading strategies and trading signals
Domain
Quantitative finance / Systematic trading
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Mathematical problem-solving, Statistics, Programming, Data analysis, Research project execution
Preferred skills
Options pricing knowledge, Machine learning application
Technologies
Proprietary data sets, Backtesting frameworks
Responsibilities
Immersing in market data to identify new patterns, Backtesting research results with technologists, Optimizing performance of embedded trading strategies, Collaborating with researchers, strategists, and traders to brainstorm new ideas
Seniority
Entry-level (PhD graduate), hands-on IC
