Quantitative Finance (1)

Job Title: Research Scientist

Edgestream Partners is a tight-knit team of mathematicians, scientists, engineers, and business professionals who devote our talents to developing quantitative models of financial markets and using them to trade our systematic hedge funds around the world and around the clock — and have done this continuously since 2003.

We value curiosity, creativity, diligence, tenacity, intellectual honesty, clear thought and communication, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate.

At Edgestream an individual dedicated effort can have a major impact.

About the Job

The Research group at Edgestream consists of highly skilled mathematicians, scientists, and engineers, working together to unravel some of finance’s hardest problems.

We create the models of market behavior that drive all trading in our funds.

Our work involves creation and application of techniques from probability and statistics, machine learning, information theory, optimization, and algorithms, to better understand the behavior of markets and direct our trading. We also work together to continuously enhance the platform that the research group uses for discovery, evaluation, and implementation.

The applicant may choose to work primarily from either Princeton, NJ or New York, NY.

Qualifications:

PhD in a mathematical, scientific, or engineering discipline
At least one subsequent academic or industrial/government research appointment
Evidence of distinction and impact (publications or impactful results in industry)
Exposure to programming, numerical computation, and ideally data analysis and a keen interest in further developing your skills in these areas
No knowledge of finance is required

Some of the benefits of working at Edgestream:

Competitive initial salary, bonus - and an opportunity for further long-term substantial financial rewards
An opportunity to see your work appreciated and have tangible impact
A talented group of colleagues to work with who share a common objective and therefore have a real interest in your success
Comprehensive benefits (including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), HRA, FSA, life insurance, and daily catered lunch that encourages relationship-building and communication).

Contact Info

For questions, please contact [email protected].

Legal disclaimer: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Base salary range: $175k-$215k.

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