CareerPlan

Cubist Quantitative Researcher

New York, NYFull-time2026-09-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Conduct independent quantitative finance research to develop statistical and predictive models for systematic trading strategies.

Role type

Quantitative Researcher

Builds

Alpha-driven trading strategies for equities, futures, fixed income, credit, and FX

Domain

Quantitative Finance / Systematic Trading

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Statistical modeling, Predictive modeling, Data analysis, Backtesting, Methodology selection, Independent research, Large dataset handling

Preferred skills

C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, Perl

Technologies

C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, Perl

Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative finance research, Select research methodologies, Collect and analyze data, Test and prototype models, Backtest strategies, Monitor performance

Seniority

Mid-Senior (3-7 years experience)