Summary
Join Aquatic, a quantitative trading and investment company, as a Quantitative Researcher to develop and implement quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies. Collaborate with a team to design, implement, and evaluate research systems components using rigorous statistical methodologies.
Requirements
- Candidates with up to 3 years of professional experience or active student pursuing a BS or MS in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines with the expectation of graduating in 2025
- Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis and problem-solving
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Prior experience tackling data-intensive challenges, conducting and completing statistical or applied mathematical research
- Successful participation in mathematical competitions a plus e.g., IMO, Putnam
- Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Intellectually curious, creative, and rigorous
- Willingness to challenge assumptions and revise opinions in the face of compelling evidence
- Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
- Willing to take ownership of one’s work, working both independently and within a small team
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple threads of work
- Able to work across disciplines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- Competitive 401k plan
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Casual dress
- Snacks, lunch, game room
- Team and company events
- Generous PTO
- Paid holidays
- Competitive paid caregiver leaves
