Quantitative Researcher, Volatility - Medium-Frequency
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Before you apply
LocationNew York
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentInvestment
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Financial Engineering or related field
1 year of experience as a Quantitative Researcher or related position for an investment/asset management or financial market research organization
Quantitative modeling and statistical analysis
Multi‑asset portfolio construction and risk management
Algorithmic trading and execution optimization
Market‑impact analysis
Alpha research, signal development, and validation
Programming using Python for data analysis and strategy development
Skills
Python
About the role
Squarepoint Services US LLC seeks a Quantitative Researcher (Volatility - Medium- Frequency) for its New York, New York location.
Responsibilities
Duties: Construct, analyze, and manage single stock portfolios. Conduct equity execution research to optimize trading strategies. Perform market impact analysis to minimize trading costs. Research and enhance monetization of alpha signals. (Monitor portfolio exposures, risk metrics, factor sensitivities, and performance attribution daily to support risk management. Produce research reports and quantitative insights on portfolio performance, trading costs, signal effectiveness)
Requirements
Requirements: Must have a minimum of a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Financial Engineering or related field of study and 1 year of experience as a Quantitative Researcher or related position for an investment/asset management or financial market research organization. Must have at least one (1) year of employment experience with each of the following required skills: Quantitative modeling and statistical analysis;Multi‑asset portfolio construction and risk management; Algorithmic trading and execution optimization; Market‑impact analysis; Alpha research, signal development, and validation; Programming using Python for data analysis and strategy development Salary / Rate Minimum/yr: $160,000 Salary / Rate Maximum/yr: $185,.000 40 hrs/wk. The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. Squarepoint is an EEO/AA employer.
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