Quantitative Researcher – Futures
Posted
$250,000 – $300,000 USD
Tech Stack
Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct alpha / signal / feature research targeted at intraday futures trading strategies — from hypothesis generation through rigorous data analysis.
- Quickly prototype, backtest, and evaluate new trading ideas, using large-scale and high-frequency market data.
- Collaborate with developers, traders, and fellow researchers to design and implement a robust research-to-production pipeline.
- Monitor and refine existing strategies, continuously evaluating performance, risk, and edge decay.
- Explore and integrate new data sources, alternative data sets, and market microstructure signals to expand the research toolbox.
Soft Skills
High-Frequency TradingFutures TradingDerivativesMarket MicrostructureCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving
Benefits
- Dental
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Vision
Culture
High-Performance CultureCollaborative SpaceTransparent LeadershipWork-Life Balance
Requirements
Required: Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, or equivalent) in a quantitative or technical discipline
Regions: Us
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About IMC Trading
Industry: fintech
Size: large
IMC is a global trading firm that provides essential liquidity to financial markets, powered by a cutting-edge research environment and world-class technology. They are known for their collaborative, high-performance culture and commitment to continuous innovation.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $250,000 – $300,000 USD
Bonus: discretionary bonus
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