CareerPlan

Quantitative Researcher - Delta One

ChicagoFull-time$150k–$250k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior quantitative research lead developing and validating systematic delta-one futures strategies to enhance the FICC options franchise.

Role type

Senior IC quantitative researcher (derivatives/futures)

Builds

Production systematic futures strategies and risk-efficient hedging frameworks for global derivatives markets

Domain

Financial services, Fixed Income, Currencies, Commodities, Equities (FICC)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantitative signal generation, statistical modeling, alpha generation, derivatives pricing, volatility dynamics, risk modeling, backtesting, model validation, Python, market microstructure, execution modeling

Preferred skills

Global futures market research, options strategy integration, portfolio construction, capital allocation, risk budgeting, full research lifecycle management

Technologies

Python

Responsibilities

Research, develop, and validate systematic delta-one futures strategies across global markets; Build and refine quantitative signal generation frameworks; Develop and evaluate futures-based hedging methodologies; Model and analyze strategy and portfolio risks; Partner with traders to productionize research and establish model monitoring; Conduct rigorous research, backtesting, out-of-sample validation, and performance attribution; Analyze live strategy performance to identify model weaknesses and opportunities; Continuously refine models to improve signal quality, robustness, scalability, and capital efficiency; Develop quantitative frameworks to inform portfolio construction and risk budgeting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC