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full-time

Quantitative Researcher - Systematic

Chicago Trading Company

Employer
Chicago Trading Company
Location
Chicago
Working pattern
hybrid
Salary
$200,000–$300,000 / year

About the role

Analyze market data to develop economic and market microstructure hypotheses, build predictive and explanatory models, and conduct rigorous quantitative research. Collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers to develop and backtest trading strategies, solve business problems, and communicate findings effectively. A PhD in a science or engineering field is strongly preferred, along with at least five years of experience as a quantitative researcher on a top systematic trading team and a demonstrated record of positive PnL. Candidates should have advanced programming skills, Python experience including NumPy and Pandas, and the ability to combine academic rigor with practical trading applications.

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