PEAK6 ยท 22 hours ago
Quantitative Researcher - Execution
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expPEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm headquartered in Chicago. As an Execution Quantitative Researcher, you will collaborate with traders and engineers to enhance electronic execution algorithms, analyze performance, and propose new models to optimize market liquidity.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Working as part of a team of software engineers and quantitative researchers
Analyzing algorithm performance
Leverage quantitative techniques and market microstructure understanding to optimize and existing models
Propose new algorithms to better capture market liquidity and backtest using tick data
Working with software engineers to reconcile between real world performance versus backtested performance
Build ongoing monitoring of algorithm performance
Performing any or all of the above responsibilities for, or in support of, PEAK6 HC Holdings LLC or any of its affiliates, including, but not limited to, PEAK6 Group LLC
Qualification
Required
Have completed a Masters or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or other related quantitative field
A demonstrated track record of applying modeling techniques to real-world problems
The ability to collaborate with software engineers at a detailed level
Experience working with large, noisy, or incomplete data sets and investigating underlying data issues
Preferred
2+ years of experience working in trading, a focus on electronic algorithmic execution preferred
Familiar with various statistical tests, knowledge of market impact models a plus
Programming experience, Python preferred, particularly around exploring large datasets
Good English language communication skills
Occasional travel may be required
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Company
PEAK6
We're In The Business Of What Ought To Be The business of doing, creating, and building the world the way we see fit.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Judi Hart
Chief Executive Officer at We Insure
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