Quantitative Researcher

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Quantitative Researcher (Execution & Programming) to join our Trading team in New York. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities. 

What you will do

• Collaborate with Traders and Quantitative Researchers to optimize our execution and improve strategies
• Research and analyze large financial datasets to find exploitable patterns
• Design and implement complex quantitative models to improve execution quality
• Take full ownership of research projects, from conceptualization through implementation and evaluation, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Evaluate the practical backgrounds and implications of research findings, integrating real-world considerations with quantitative analysis

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other STEM field (Computer Science strongly preferred)
• 0 to 2 years of full-time experience
• Proficiency in crafting clean, maintainable code adhering to industry standards and best practices
• Experience with financial markets a plus
• Highly proficient in Python, SQL
• Experience with machine learning algorithms
• Exposure to Spark, Hive, Cloud Computing or Distributed Data a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to easily manipulate large datasets
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of probability and statistics
• Logical, independent thinker who proactively seeks creative solutions to complex problems
• Structured communicator with ability to translate ideas and theories into action
• An outgoing, ambitious, and intellectually curious mentality
• Ability to take ownership and deliver under pressure
• Possesses an interest in trading and quantitative research
• Ability to discuss complex, quantitative ideas with colleagues who do not possess a technical background

At Flow Traders, we acknowledge the importance of open and transparent communication whether it be with our employees, our stakeholders, or our local and global communities. When it comes to salary, Flow Traders uses reliable market research to create base ranges. Where candidates will fall within the range depends on a few different factors including but not limited to level of experience, location, and specific skill set. We also consider ourselves one global team, and to demonstrate that, all employees are eligible to share in the company’s success through an annual discretionary variable remuneration allocated based on company, group and individual performance and contribution. 

Per NYC salary transparency law, the total compensation for this role includes a base range of $125,000 plus annual discretionary variable remuneration.

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.