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​Quantitative Researcher​

Vector Trading

​Quantitative Researcher​

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Apply programming and quantitative skills to the research of market trends, reversions and patterns. Apply machine learning techniques throughout the whole process from data mining to execution. Be self-sufficient building the software necessary to test and evaluate results.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    The right person should exhibit talents in the financial markets, hard sciences, game theory and superior drive with demonstrated accomplishments and curiosity beyond what is expected of them.

    – 2-3 Years experience

    • Masters or Ph.D. degree in any scientific field, computer science, statistics or physics preferred.
    • Strong understanding of statistical approaches and predictive modeling techniques (including regression analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, SVD, etc.), the underlying assumptions they make, their limitations, and the proper use case for each methodology.
    • Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
    • No need to understand financial products, but instead be intuitive and a quick learner.
    • Proven profitability track record trading across multiple asset classes is a major plus.
    • Demonstrated basic ability in C++ is required. Languages such as Python, KDB, R, Lua is a plus.