Quantitative Researcher, Early Career (Fintech)

TL;DR

Quantitative Researcher, Early Career (Fintech): Develops and implements quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies with an accent on rigorous statistical methodologies. Focus on designing, implementing, and evaluating research systems components, gaining exposure to diverse research areas in quantitative finance.

Location: Chicago, New York

Salary: $150,000 and $200,000

Company

Aquatic is a quantitative investment manager applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to global financial markets.

What you will do

• Collaborate with a team to develop and implement quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies.
• Design, implement, and evaluate research systems components.
• Apply rigorous statistical methodologies.
• Tackle data-intensive challenges.
• Conduct and complete statistical or applied mathematical research.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (BS) in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines is required.
• Candidates may have up to 3 years of professional experience or be 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 is a plus e.g., IMO, Putnam.
• Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment a plus.
• Intellectually curious, creative, and rigorous.

Culture & 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, competitive paid caregiver leaves.