Aquatic Capital Management
Quantitative Researcher, PhD
Aquatic Capital Management, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence.
As a Quantitative Researcher, you will work with a team to develop a variety of signals, models, and strategies for trading financial markets. As part of the role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of various components of our research system, and you will evaluate their effectiveness by using rigorous statistical methods. As part of a small team with exposure to multiple areas of research, you will have the opportunity to rapidly grow your knowledge of quantitative finance.
Candidate requirements:
Active PhD graduates or Postdocs pursuing a degree in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific discipline
Exceptional mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Programming proficiency in Python or C++
Experience in solving data-intensive problems a plus
Demonstrated ability to complete statistical or applied mathematical research a plus
Successful participation in mathematical competitions a plus e.g., IMO, Putnam
Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment a plus
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
The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $200,000, which is based on information at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as a discretionary bonus, and benefits. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their unique skills, qualifications and relevant experience.
Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination. Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Aquatic Capital Management? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination. Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Aquatic Capital Management? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you currently employed with any of the following Aquatic affiliate firms? * Select... Do you have any outstanding offers or deadlines? * If yes, please note any upcoming deadlines or time constraints. Employment eligibility status * Select... Will you require the firm's sponsorship to obtain, maintain, or extend your employment authorization in the location(s) for which you are applying? Current Location * Location Preference * London Chicago New York For your most recent degree, what is/was your GPA (normalized to a 4.0 scale)? * Select... What year are you expected to graduate? * Select... Have you completed any internships? If yes, were any of them at a hedge fund or a proprietary trading firm? * Select... If so, be prepared to discuss your experience, role, and responsibilities during the interview process. Have you participated in any of the following mathematics competitions? * IMO or EGMO USAMO, USAJMO, or foreign National Olympiad Putnam USACO, IOI, or ICPC I have not participated in any of these competitions What are your annualized total compensation expectations? * How did you hear about this job? * LinkedIn Profile * What is your Github username? Do not add the Github URL, only add the Username ID To advance in our interview process, submitting your Github username and public SSH key
is required.
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