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PDT Partners · 5 months ago

Quantitative Researcher

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$190K/yr - $250K/yr

PDT Partners is a quantitative investment manager seeking new or recent PhD graduates and experienced researchers to enhance proprietary trading models and strategies. The role involves collaboration with senior researchers and conducting independent research within a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

Software Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work closely with senior researchers on a variety of trading strategies and research projects, with the opportunity to conduct independent research and originate research topics over time

Contribute to the long-term success of our research-driven algorithmic trading business

Qualification

Mathematical abilityAnalytical abilityProgramming PythonProgramming RProgramming MatlabProgramming C++Research intuitionLarge data setsEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsCollaborative skillsProblem-solving skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Entry-level (PhD Program) or Experienced (Postdoc, Faculty, Scientific Lab, Finance Industry)

PhD in Math, Science, Engineering and other relevant disciplines

Solid mathematical and analytical ability; exceptional problem-solving and modeling ability

Research intuition

Excellent communication and collaborative white board skills

Meticulous and detail-oriented, and innately driven to understand issues deeply

Self-motivated and highly-productive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

Able to work collaboratively and productively with others

Enjoy solving complex, difficult, real-world problems

Entrepreneurial and creative

Preferred

Experience in programming (Python, R, Matlab, C++)

Experience with/interested in working with large data sets

Finance knowledge is not required or expected

Company

PDT Partners

Glassdoor4.5

PDT Partners is a global investment manager.

Founded in 1993

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.pdtpartners.com/

H1B Sponsorship

PDT Partners has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (4)

2024 (6)

2023 (5)

2022 (3)

2021 (12)

2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Maxwell Dietz

Vice President

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