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Senior Quantitative Researcher

AXQ CapitalNew York🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This role at AXQ Capital offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a leading global quantitative investment firm, gaining exposure to the full investment lifecycle and leveraging cutting-edge research infrastructure. You'll thrive here if you possess strong quantitative skills, a self-motivated drive, and a desire to collaborate within a dynamic, international team. Apply now to advance your career in quantitative finance!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationNew York, United States

PythonRisk ManagementMachine Learning

Job description

About Us

AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm. We build diverse sources of investment edge across geographies, asset classes, and trading horizons. Our strategies are grounded in rigorous scientific research and deep market understanding, strengthened by sustained investment in data, technology, and AI. Our team brings together exceptional talent from leading academic institutions and the world’s most respected quantitative firms. We foster a collaborative culture built on curiosity, rigor, and ownership, where the best ideas win and people grow with the firm.

Job Duties

Markets are noisy, competitive, and constantly evolving — finding a durable edge is one of the hardest problems in applied research. As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will take on that challenge and help define how AXQ approaches it. Working closely with fellow researchers, quantitative developers and firm leadership, you will turn original ideas into scalable trading strategies and help the people around you grow. Your mandate spans:

Leading the development of original alpha signals and strategies across global equities and futures
Identifying and evaluating new and orthogonal data sources
Shaping portfolio construction, risk sizing and capital allocation decisions
Bringing research into live trading, solving implementation challenges alongside quantitative developers
Owning the performance, monitoring and ongoing improvement of your live strategies
Driving adoption of agentic AI workflows to scale the team’s research
Mentoring junior researchers and interns

Qualifications

3+ years of buy-side quantitative research experience, with a proven track record of alpha research that has generated profits in live trading
Deep expertise in probability, statistics, time-series analysis, or machine learning
Strong Python skills for conducting research
Experience with portfolio construction, risk management, or alternative data
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field, such as math, physics, statistics, or computer science
Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across disciplines

Benefits

AXQ team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% employer-paid premiums for individuals
401(k) with employer matching up to 6%
Life and disability insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous paid time off
Regular office-provided meals and team events

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000, depending on prior experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

AXQ Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.