Old Mission ยท 1 week ago
Quantitative Researcher (Equities)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expOld Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies. They are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to work with their equities trading group, focusing on developing pricing models and analyzing market data to improve trading strategies.
Financial ServicesSoftware
Responsibilities
Investigate existing equities, commodities, and FX pricing models and propose improvements
Calibrate new models for unique market environments
Reverse engineer how the rest of the world behaves in different market environments
Develop databases of information, utilizing our expansive existing resources, to assist with new ideas and research
Explore trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns
Participate in the idea-generation process with other traders and developers
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or one of the hard sciences
Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis. Ideally 5+ years of experience within quantitative research
Programming skills in Python is a must and experience with VBA, R, Matlab, Java would be a good complement
Exceptional communication both written and verbal and have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, fast paced, collaborative, collegial environment
The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment
Successful candidates will have a passion for the financial market, working with large amounts of data and are strategic thinkers. Must be organized and detail-oriented and have the ability to manage multiple work streams
Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards
Benefits
Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k) with employer match
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Company
Old Mission
Old Mission is a global, multi-asset market maker.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bryan Russina
CTO at Old Mission
Erica Marquez Avitia
Chief Operating Officer
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