Quantitative Researcher

The role

Researchers create and improve proprietary trading models and strategies. They work in small, nimble teams alongside senior researchers.

What you will do

• Work closely with senior researchers on a variety of trading strategies and research projects
• Conduct independent research and originate research topics over time
• Contribute to the long-term success of our research-driven algorithmic trading business

Required qualifications

• PhD in Math, Science, Engineering and other relevant disciplines
• Solid mathematical and analytical ability
• Exceptional problem-solving and modeling ability
• Research intuition
• Experience in programming (Python, R, Matlab, C++)
• Excellent communication and collaborative white board skills
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Experience with/interested in working with large data sets
• Self-motivated and highly-productive
• Able to work collaboratively and productively with others
• Enjoy solving complex, difficult, real-world problems
• Entrepreneurial and creative

Nice to have

• Finance knowledge

About the company

The PDT team is a quantitative investment manager. They have a 30+ year track record and aim to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world.