Quantitative Researcher - Experienced Hire

Our Quantitative Researchers apply mathematics, statistics, and programming to find solutions to complex problems that occur in financial markets. We're looking for people who are naturally curious, relentless problem solvers, and have the desire to continuously innovate, learn, and grow.

Requirements

• Ph D. or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of probability and statistics (a theoretical understanding as you will be spending much of your time modeling various financial problems).
• Experience working with and drawing conclusions from large datasets is a must.
• Building statistical forecasting models to impact real-time problem sets and drive insight to relevant markets.
• Strong practical computing skills in object-oriented languages.
• Creatively and drive to challenge standard methods and come up with innovative new approaches.
• Having a proficiency in coding cleanly and efficiently is a plus (python preferred).
• Previous finance industry experience is not required, but a passion for financial problem sets with real time impact is crucial.

Benefits

• A flat structure of collaborative environment of highly technical colleagues with a fierce passion for what they do.
• Industry-leading resources and technology infrastructure from one of the largest proprietary trading firms to support your day-to-day mandates.
• Extensive training, learning, development programs led by some of the top performers in the firm.
• Tangible mentorship and cross-collaboration between trading, research, and development teams fostering an environment of openness and knowledge sharing
• Real Impact: Solve complex technical challenges, working alongside other quantitative researchers and collaborating with traders to solve some of the most challenging research problems with real-time impact.
• Increased competence of technical skills and see how your contributions drive insight to markets and influence trading decisions making a firm-wide impact that makes us all smarter, faster, and better every day.
• Balanced, Collaborative Working Culture: Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive together regardless of title or tenure at Susquehanna.