Chicago Trading Company ยท 1 day ago
Quantitative Researcher - Systematic
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expChicago Trading Company is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm focused on pricing and managing risk. They are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to partner with Trading and Technology to enhance the firm's trading capabilities through quantitative problem solving, trading strategy generation, and statistical analysis.
Financial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Analyze market data to come up with economic and microstructure hypotheses
Build predictive and explanatory models to describe financial markets
Add revenue by applying thorough research processes to real life business problems
Conduct independent, high quality research in quantitative finance
Communicate complex ideas and research results effectively, both in writing and verbally
Drive innovation and results through analytical prowess and business acumen
Qualification
Required
PhD in Science or Engineering fields (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Electrical Engineering) strongly preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher in a top systematic trading team
Demonstrable track record of generating positive PnL
Advanced programming skills and experience with the software development lifecycle
Proven ability to blend academic rigor with practical application in fast-paced trading environments
Unwavering commitment to quality, coupled with a drive for delivering commercial outcomes
Python skills including Numpy and Pandas libraries
Preferred
Experience with a wide variety of market and alternative data
Expertise in US options markets, options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk management techniques
Strong track record of publications in an industry setting
Benefits
Generous medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
Wellness reimbursement
Quarterly recharge days
A variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience
Company
Chicago Trading Company
Chicago Trading Company is a trading firm that provides liquidity and promotes a more efficient marketplace.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Jonathan Grodnick
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Chern
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-11-21
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