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Quantitative Researcher
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Quantitative Researcher

In the competitive world of electronic trading, we use quantitative techniques and advanced technology to identify profitable trading opportunities around the globe. Old Mission has related trading entities that operate out of the United States (Chicago, New York, London and Singapore). Our organization is made up of individuals seeking to be part of a team that is constantly striving for improvement and never content with the status quo. Management is committed to the development of our team members and making sure they feel challenged and engaged in the company's growth.

The culture at Old Mission is hard-working but relaxed. We all enjoy what we are doing so it doesn't really seem like work. Most Old Mission employees have math or engineering backgrounds.  We all enjoy building things, tinkering, making things better and in general working on hard problems.  We are always looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

You'll Help Fuel Our Growth

We're constantly asking questions to improve what we already do and explore new opportunities. As a Quantitative Researcher, you'll work directly with our traders and research infrastructure to:

  • Conduct research and analyze large data sets to develop and implement alpha signals while contributing to portfolio construction. 
  • Collaborate with others to analyze the performance while optimizing and creating new strategies
  • Develop pricing models.
  • Assess risk.

You'll gain exposure to multiple trading desks, asset classes, data sets, and problem types in your first year to help both you and us find the best fit for your skills and interests.  

 

What You'll Need to Be Successful

  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, an engineering discipline, mathematics, statistics, or physics. PhD preferred.
  • A deep technical understanding of advanced statistical techniques.
  • 5+ years of relevant equity trading experience.
  • Expertise building statistical models equity forecasts, with a proven track record of deploying such models to production equity trading systems.
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C++, Python, R, Matlab, Ruby, Java.
  • Experience leading a team of researchers, either in industry or academia.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.

 

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.