Quantitative Researcher - Prediction Markets

Location: New York, United States

Annual base salary: $200,000–$300,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a diversified trading firm using proprietary capital and technology to operate across global financial markets and non-traditional strategies.

What you will do

• Develop predictive models and trading signals using statistical and machine learning methods.
• Analyze large, noisy datasets to identify market opportunities and inefficiencies.
• Research pricing, market making, market microstructure, execution, and risk management in prediction markets.
• Evaluate strategies through quantitative research, backtesting, and simulation.
• Build analytical tools to monitor performance and improve live strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to deploy validated research into production trading systems.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, data science, or a related field.
• Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and quantitative modeling.
• Experience researching large, real-world datasets and strong programming skills, particularly in Python.
• Ability to independently drive open-ended research problems and rigorously test and validate results.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and collaborate effectively with traders, researchers, and engineers.

Nice to have

• Systematic or electronic trading experience.
• High-frequency or short-horizon signal research experience.
• Probabilistic forecasting or machine learning experience.
• Strategy backtesting, performance analysis, or production deployment experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous environment with high expectations, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to challenge consensus.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
• Short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.