Senior Quantitative Researcher, Buy-Side, PhD Preferred, Chicago, IL
We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher with Buy-Side and PhD Preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with the technology and business teams to develop an understanding of complex financial markets, products, and strategies.
- Analyze financial market data to identify patterns and potential opportunities.
- Develop forecasts and build predictive and profitable trading models.
- Explore and work with industry leading software and research tools.
- Work alongside industry experts in the fields of technology and quantitative finance.
- Lead/mentor junior team members.
- Work on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.
- Take ownership of and lead projects from start to finish.
Qualifications:
- 5-15 years of relevant experience.
- Futures Asset Class and High Frequency experience preferred.
- Must have direct experience with a Buy-Side firm.
- Knowledge of programming concepts (C++ preferred but not required).
- Experience actively building predictive models and analyzing the market.
- Desire to grow into leadership role preferred.
- Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and “outside of the box” thinkers.
- Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a related field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science).
- Must be willing to take ownership.
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