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Susquehanna International Group · 2 days ago

Quantitative Researcher – PhD: 2026

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$300K/yr - $300K/yr

Susquehanna International Group is a global quantitative trading firm that emphasizes scientific rigor and collaboration. They are seeking a Quantitative Researcher who will design, validate, backtest, and implement statistical and machine learning models to enhance trading strategies and conduct data analysis.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to build robust models and generate alphas

Propose improvements or optimize existing strategies

Backtest ideas using historical market data and large research clusters

Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from senior professionals to accelerate your growth

Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with systematic traders and technologists to push strategies into production

Qualification

Statistical analysisMachine learningPythonC++Data analysisAnalytical problem-solvingClear communicationSelf-motivatedStrategic thinking

Required

PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics

Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions

Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment

Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python; experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus

Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities

Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment

Benefits

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Company

Susquehanna International Group

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Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm committing its own capital to trade financial products around the world.

Founded in 1987

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.sig.com

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