Quantitative Researcher - PhD: 2026
Core
Investigate market data using mathematics, statistics, and programming to discover patterns that transform into trading signals and optimize systematic trading strategies.
Role type
PhD-level quantitative researcher (systematic trading)
Builds
Electronic trading strategies and production 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, Proprietary data set exposure
Technologies
Mathematics, Statistics, Programming languages (general)
Responsibilities
Immerse in market data to investigate research ideas, Backtest results with technologists, Embed trading signals in electronic strategies, Optimize strategy performance, Collaborate with researchers, strategists, and traders
Seniority
Entry-level (PhD graduate), hands-on IC