HFT Quant Researcher
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 14 August 2025
LOCATION
New York
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS
Java
C++
High Frequency Trading
Quantitative Analysis
Statistics
Physics
Mathematics
FULL DESCRIPTION
Summary
Seeking an experienced HFT quant researcher to join a newly formed elite team at a mega fund. Looking for those who are strong in Java or C++. The role will give exposure to the entirety of the quant pipeline with direct reporting to top Portfolio Managers and Heads of Quant. Clear progression system and very attractive compensation.
Key features of the role
- Very competitive compensation packages
- Exposure to the quant pipeline from signal generation to backtesting
- Individual contributions highly rewarded, and clear progression systems
- Highly intensive, hands on role in crucial projects
- Elite and rising fund in the industry
Requirements
- MS/PhD in highly quantitative subjects (statistics, physics, mathematics etc.)
- Very strong in Java and/or C++
- High frequency trading experience, or strong intraday performance
- Options experience a bonus
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