Quantitative Researcher

3Red Partners LLC, a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join the team. 3Red Partners is committed to leveraging technology and math to implement competitive trading strategies. Our team has extensive, global experience in a wide variety of asset classes, risk management, and leading trading technologies. 

The Quantitative Researcher will have the opportunity to work in one of our offices focusing on expanding and optimizing current and future trading opportunities. We are seeking a candidate that is looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, deliver value, and work within an experienced team.

Your impact:

• Work with the team to optimize the current strategy components and identify new trading opportunities
• Research and test alphas to improve existing tools and identify methods to increase trading efficiency  
• Focus on enhancing the production trading system and rewriting existing trades and signals

Your skills:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in a STEM-related field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline), with 2+ years of relevant full-time professional experience 
• Experience with Python, C++, and machine learning tools
• Ability to understand the optimization and profiling of trading systems with proven success of developing models in a low latency trading environment
• Strong multi-tasking skills, including the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at one time

Our perks:

3Red offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition to a base salary, we offer performance-based bonuses, reflecting our commitment to rewarding excellence. We also provide comprehensive health benefits, a 401k plan, commuter and wellness reimbursements, as well as several learning and development perks. Our casual dress code, weekly lunches, and team events foster a welcoming and collaborative workplace culture. At our Chicago headquarters, we enhance the workday with fully stocked pantries offering snacks and drinks, a Zen Room for relaxation, and an environment designed to support productivity and well-being.

The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and skills.

3Red Partners does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes will become property of our team.