Quant Researcher
| Company | Maven Securities |
|---|---|
| Location | London, UK, Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $100000 – $150000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Academic degree in applied mathematics, engineering or physics (Masters or PhD)
- Relevant programming experience in at least one language (Python, C++, C#)
- The ability to solve new and unfamiliar problems quickly and creatively
- Good communication skills, being able to present the results of a research clearly
- Proactive interest in improving existing trading strategies and identifying new opportunities
Responsibilities
- Design, evaluate and continuously improve our automated trading algorithms
- Build quantitative pricing models, for example American Option Pricing and Volatility Modelling
- Research and analyse trading data to find and test trading opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of financial markets, particularly options and futures is a bonus, but not required