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Quant Researcher/Trader

Selby JenningsManhattan, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

I'm partnered with a high-performing proprietary trading firm in New York that is looking to hire a Junior Quantitative Researcher / Trader to join its collaborative team.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced researchers, traders, and engineers in a fast-paced environment where ideas can move quickly from research to production. The firm operates across a diverse range of electronic markets and is known for its entrepreneurial culture, lean team structure, and technology-driven approach to trading.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct research on trading strategies across global electronic markets.

* Analyze large datasets to identify alpha opportunities and market inefficiencies.

* Partner closely with traders and developers to improve existing strategies and develop new ones.

* Monitor live trading performance and investigate anomalies.

* Contribute directly to the trading process, from idea generation through implementation.

Qualifications:

* Strong quantitative background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Proficiency in Python and/or C++.

* Experience working with large datasets and statistical analysis.

* Passion for financial markets and systematic trading.

* Prior internship or professional experience in quantitative research, trading, data science, or a related field is a plus.

Skills

C++
Python

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