Campus Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Macro)

Location: New York, United States

Annual base salary: $200,000–$250,000 USD

Company

hirify.global conducts quantitative research and develops technologies for global financial markets.

What you will do

• Develop models and systematic macro trading strategies with quantitative researchers and trading teams.
• Collect and analyze large-scale datasets to identify patterns and extract insights from financial markets.
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering to forecasts and predictive trading models.
• Own research projects end to end, including predictive modeling, alpha research on new datasets, and improvements to live trading models and systems.
• Collaborate with scientists, traders, hardware and software developers, and market-facing business teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning, or another highly quantitative field.
• Experience conducting an in-depth research project with real-world data.
• Programming experience in Python, including reading, understanding, and debugging unfamiliar code.
• Ability to form hypotheses, design rigorous tests, and draw statistically sound, generalizable conclusions.
• Strong ownership, communication, collaboration, creativity, initiative, and perseverance.
• Interest in advancing machine learning within the trading community and reliable, predictable availability.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-driven environment focused on innovation, intellectual honesty, and mutual respect.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA, FSA, and dependent care options.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.