A Chicago prop trading firm is looking to add a Quantitative Researcher. The firm is focused on providing liquidity through advanced automated trading systems. Their team includes researchers, PMs, software engineers, and traders who develop, design, and implement cutting edge algorithms. They emphasize a very collaborative, data-driven culture with the focus of creating scalable and reliable systems.

Responsibilities:

• Generate ideas to enhance existing strategies and develop new ones
• Perform quantitative research to validate and optimize trading models
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers and software developers for research and implementation

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python or C++
• Experience with automated trading systems
• 3+ years of financial markets experience
• B.S./M.S./PhD in CS, Mathematics, Statistics, or other STEM related fields