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Junior Quantitative Researcher

Flow Traders
Location
New York
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Trading
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field
  • Strong statistical and linear algebra knowledge
  • Proficiency in implementing models and algorithms in programming languages such as Python or C++
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently on open-ended, ambiguous problems
  • Ownership and entrepreneurship
Nice to have
  • Experience in Deep Learning
What the job really is

As a Junior Quantitative Researcher at Flow Traders, you will design, build, optimize, and deploy advanced models and algorithms for systematic trading. Your role will involve analyzing large datasets to identify trading patterns, collaborating with traders and technologists to implement models in live markets, and monitoring the performance of existing models.

Benefits
  • Base salary of $175,000
  • Annual discretionary variable remuneration based on performance
Things to weigh
  • Salary transparency law indicates total compensation includes base salary plus variable remuneration, but specifics on the variable component are vague
  • The role requires high-level expertise and may involve significant pressure in competitive live markets
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