Top-tier systematic prop trading firm seeking a graduate (mathematics preferred) Quantitative Researcher to lead equities alpha research during their most ambitious growth phase yet, doubling headcount, opening new US offices, and expanding globally in 2026.
Compensation starts at $400,000 base and reaches $650,000+ for a PhD grad with PnL carry and bonuses. Role is on-site across New York, Chicago, Miami, London, and Singapore.
Role Includes
- Research alpha pipeline across cross-sectional and alternative equity datasets
- Build and refine production-grade signal and factor models with real capital behind
- Develop ML-driven approaches to forecast price behavior and market microstructure
- Work directly alongside portfolio managers and quant developers in a lean, high-output tea
Must Have
- internship experience in systematic research at a prop firm, quant fund, or hedge fund
- Signals in production, you've seen your work trade live
- Deep understanding of alpha decay, capacity constraints, and TO
- Background in mathematics, statistics, physics, or engineering
- You move fast, think independently, and don't need a committee to start research
