Full-Time
Quantitative Researcher
Proprietary trading firm focused on algorithmic & high-frequency trading
Data & Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services
Compensation Overview
$175,000 - $275,000Annually
+ Discretionary Bonus Eligibility + HSA + FSA + Dependent Care Options + Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance + Retirement Plan with Employer Match + Paid Parental Leave + Wellness Programs
Junior, Mid
Chicago, IL, USA
Required Skills
Python
R
Linux/Unix
Requirements
- Creative thinkers who are driven, self-motivated, and eager to solve challenging problems
- Proven success with profitable trading strategies
- Strong programming skills in C++ in a Linux environment
- Working knowledge of forecasting and data mining techniques, such as linear and non-linear regression analysis, neural networks or support vector machines
- Strong experience developing statistical models in a trading environment
- Proven success working with large data sets and developing statistical models
- Fascinated and interested in advancing machine learning within the trading community
- Possess strong familiarity with Python, R or Matlab along with development skills to support research efforts
- Masters or PhD in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics (or related subject)
- Desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment
- Reliable and predictable availability
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze tens of thousands of data sets
- Identify patterns and extract insights into the complexities in financial markets
- Lean heavily on statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering skills
- Apply the results of research to forecasts and predictive trading models
- Collaborate with other scientists, traders, hardware and software developers, and market facing business teams to push for the best expression of new ideas
Jump Trading's mission is to leverage its petaflops of computing power and petabytes of data to carefully analyze and identify trends in the global markets across all asset classes.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$300M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1999
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 9%2 year growth
↑ 29%Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid vacation plus paid holidays
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness Programs