Quantitative Trading Analyst - New York, Boston

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with senior quantitative research analysts 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
• Employ in-house tools to perform strategy exploration and optimization
• Evolve trading strategies and methodologies to improve current systems
• Research, explore, and seek out new alpha signals
• Design trading models
• Introduce new and alternative data sets into the trading process

Qualifications

• Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinkers
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science)
• Strong problem-solving skills, math skills, and attention to detail
• Programming skills and understanding of basic programming concepts; experience with C/C++ and/or Python
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Motivated, dependable, and responsible

Compensation & Benefits

With respect to NY, CA, and IL based applicants, the starting base pay range for this role is between USD 200,000 and USD 225,000 annually. The actual base pay is dependent upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, business needs, and market demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus compensation and employee benefits.