Full-Time
Quantitative Trader
Statistical Arbitrage
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Global market maker in securities and derivatives
Senior
New York, NY, USA
- Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering; PhD preferred
- Proven experience in quantitative trading, statistical arbitrage, or systematic trading, with a focus on equities and futures markets
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++ for data analysis, model development, and algorithmic trading
- Extensive experience in signal research, signal combination, and portfolio optimization techniques
- Exposure to alternative data sources and machine learning techniques for signal generation and trading strategy development
- Deep understanding of financial markets, market microstructure, and trading dynamics
- Excellent analytical skills with a rigorous and systematic approach to problem-solving
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and effectively communicate complex ideas
- Signal Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify alpha-generating signals in equities and futures
- Signal Combination: Develop innovative methodologies to combine multiple signals into robust trading strategies
- Portfolio Optimization: Design and implement advanced portfolio optimization techniques to construct diversified portfolios
- Systematic Strategy Development: Collaborate with quantitative researchers, developers, and traders to translate research ideas into systematic trading strategies
- Risk Management: Monitor and manage risk exposure across portfolios
Old Mission is a global market maker that utilizes advanced technology and proprietary systems to dynamically value individual securities and derivatives at the speed of modern markets, enabling them to price thousands of financial instruments globally and trade trillions of dollars of securities both on and off exchange. They have developed a market-making platform that allows them to work with the world’s largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors as a trusted partner, assisting them in transferring risk in a wide range of securities.
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2008
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 22%2 year growth
↑ 33%Benefits
Competitive Salary
Discretionary bonus
Top tier Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the firm
401(k) with employer match
Full stocked kitchen, free breakfast and lunch everyday on-site
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible Spending Plan
Commuter Benefit Program