Quantitative Trader - 2027 (Fintech)

Location: New York or Chicago; hybrid working opportunities available.

Annual base salary: $150,000–$250,000, plus eligible discretionary bonus.

Company

Quantitative trading firm building high-performance electronic trading infrastructure and systematic trading strategies for global markets.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and deploy high-frequency trading algorithms.
• Analyze market data and market microstructure to identify trading patterns and ideas.
• Create data-analysis tools and contribute to analytical computation libraries.
• Develop, augment, and calibrate exchange simulators.
• Work with trade support, market centers, and other stakeholders to resolve real-time trading issues.
• Participate in interviewing and occasional campus recruiting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language; C++ and Python are preferred.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in financial markets and passion for new technologies and ideas.

Nice to have

• Past industry experience.
• Teaching Assistant experience or participation in relevant Olympiads.
• Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research, or data modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies.
• Savings plans and financial wellness tools available in each region.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily.
• Wellness experiences, wellness expense reimbursement, sports teams, and fitness events.
• Volunteer opportunities, charitable giving, social events, and continuous learning workshops.