Quantitative Researcher, Early Career

The role

You will collaborate with a team to develop and implement quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies. You will design, implement, and evaluate research systems components using rigorous statistical methodologies.

What you will do

• Collaborate closely with a team to develop and implement quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies
• Design, implement, and evaluate research systems components using rigorous statistical methodologies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines
• Up to 3 years of professional experience or actively pursuing a BS or MS in these fields with an expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027
• Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis and problem-solving
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Prior experience tackling data-intensive challenges, conducting and completing statistical or applied mathematical research

Nice to have

• Successful participation in mathematical competitions e.g., IMO, Putnam
• Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment
• Intellectually curious, creative, and rigorous
• Willingness to challenge assumptions and revise opinions in the face of compelling evidence
• Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Willing to take ownership of one’s work, working both independently and within a small team
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple threads of work
• Able to work across disciplines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Competitive 401k plan
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Casual dress
• Snacks
• Lunch
• Game room
• Team and company events
• Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays

About the company

Aquatic is a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture is shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.