Quantitative Researcher | Trading Team

The role

Quantitative Researchers collect and analyze tens of thousands of data sets to identify patterns in global financial markets. They apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering to create forecasts and predictive trading models.

What you will do

• Collect and analyze tens of thousands of data sets
• Identify patterns and extract insights into global financial markets
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering skills
• Apply research results to forecasts and predictive trading models
• Collaborate with scientists, traders, hardware and software developers, and market facing business teams

Required qualifications

• Creative thinkers who are driven, self-motivated, and eager to solve challenging problems
• Demonstrable experience leveraging forecasting and machine learning techniques, such as linear regression analysis, neural networks or other state-of-the-arts models
• Bachelor, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics (or related subject)
• Strong programming skills in C++/python in a Linux environment
• Desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven, fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Proven experience developing successful quantitative trading strategies

About the company

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. They design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities.