Interactive Brokers · 1 day ago
Quantitative Model Engineer
Greenwich, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expInteractive Brokers is a global financial services company known for its cutting-edge technology and client commitment. The Quantitative Model Engineer will develop sophisticated detection systems to identify market manipulation, fraud, and money laundering, directly influencing market integrity.
E-CommerceFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Architect next-generation surveillance models to detect emerging manipulation patterns across global markets
Partner with compliance leadership to ensure surveillance systems meet and exceed regulatory expectations
Translate your experience into algorithms that identify suspicious trading and cashiering activity with high accuracy
Conduct sophisticated data analysis on massive financial datasets (hundreds of millions of daily orders, millions of daily trades)
Evaluate model performance to optimize detection accuracy while minimizing false positives
Document methodologies to withstand regulatory scrutiny and examination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative field
Strong programming proficiency in Python
Professional experience: 5+ years (3+ for Master's, 1+ for PhD) hands-on experience in market surveillance
Domain expertise in at least one of: Large-scale financial data analysis (orders, trades, market data), Market manipulation detection methodologies (spoofing/layering, insider trading, money laundering, fraud, etc.), Regulatory-driven feature engineering
Communication excellence in explaining complex surveillance concepts to diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Regulatory background at the SEC, FINRA, or major securities exchanges
Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
Mastery of Python data science tools (pandas, scikit-learn, xgboost, catboost)
Deep understanding of market microstructure and trading strategies
Specialized knowledge in AML and market manipulation typologies
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Daily company lunch allowance is provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company
Interactive Brokers
Rated #1 Active Traders and #1 International Trading in 2025 by StockBrokers.com.
Founded in 1977Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (29)
2024 (24)
2023 (12)
2022 (21)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-06-01Post Ipo Equity
2008-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2007-05-04IPO
Leadership Team
Graeme Farrell
Group Chief Risk Officer & UK Board Director
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