Quantitative Researcher - Global Market Maker

Quant Researcher - Top Performing Global Market Maker

Miami based

Our client, a leading global market maker and their team of quantitative researchers models the markets and brings trading strategies to life every day. They develop and test automated quant trading strategies using sophisticated statistical techniques. They’re looking for an extraordinary quantitative researcher who is committed to their core values that include winning, acting with integrity, continuously learning, and cultivating a meritocracy.

Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and statistical analyses in the evaluation of securities
• Work with large data sets, including unconventional data sources, to predict and test statistical market patterns
• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve mathematical models, and translate algorithms into code
• Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment

Requirements:

• Advanced training in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
• Proficiency in probability & statistics (e.g. time-series analysis, machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP)
• Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
• Hands on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python), analytical packages (e.g. R, Matlab) and/or compiled languages (e.g. C )
• A background demonstrating strong analytical problem solving skills
• An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way
• Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error-checking problems