Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
Quantitative Model Engineer Greenwich, CT
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Overview
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
This is a hybrid role (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
About Your Team About Your Team:
Shape the Future of Market Integrity at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) seeks a Quantitative Software Engineer to join our elite transaction surveillance team. You will leverage your quantitative skills and experience in financial markets to develop sophisticated detection systems that identify market manipulation, fraud, and money laundering attempts before they impact market integrity. Your work will directly influence how one of the world's largest electronic brokers protects the financial ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Architect next-generation surveillance models to detect emerging manipulation patterns across global markets
Partner with compliance leadership to ensure surveillance systems meet and exceed regulatory expectations
Translate your experience into algorithms that identify suspicious trading and cashiering activity with high accuracy
Conduct sophisticated data analysis on massive financial datasets (hundreds of millions of daily orders, millions of daily trades)
Evaluate model performance to optimize detection accuracy while minimizing false positives
Document methodologies to withstand regulatory scrutiny and examination.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative field
Strong programming proficiency in Python
Professional experience: 5+ years (3+ for Master's, 1+ for PhD) hands-on experience in market surveillance
Domain expertise in at least one of:
Large-scale financial data analysis (orders, trades, market data)
Market manipulation detection methodologies (spoofing/layering, insider trading, money laundering, fraud, etc.)
Regulatory-driven feature engineering
Communication excellence in explaining complex surveillance concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Preferred/Good to have
Regulatory background at the SEC, FINRA, or major securities exchanges
Mastery of Python data science tools (pandas, scikit-learn, xgboost, catboost)
Deep understanding of market microstructure and trading strategies
Specialized knowledge in AML and market manipulation typologies
To be successful in this position, you will have the following
Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Daily company lunch allowance is provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Interactive Brokers’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
This is a hybrid role (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
About Your Team About Your Team:
Shape the Future of Market Integrity at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) seeks a Quantitative Software Engineer to join our elite transaction surveillance team. You will leverage your quantitative skills and experience in financial markets to develop sophisticated detection systems that identify market manipulation, fraud, and money laundering attempts before they impact market integrity. Your work will directly influence how one of the world's largest electronic brokers protects the financial ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Architect next-generation surveillance models to detect emerging manipulation patterns across global markets
Partner with compliance leadership to ensure surveillance systems meet and exceed regulatory expectations
Translate your experience into algorithms that identify suspicious trading and cashiering activity with high accuracy
Conduct sophisticated data analysis on massive financial datasets (hundreds of millions of daily orders, millions of daily trades)
Evaluate model performance to optimize detection accuracy while minimizing false positives
Document methodologies to withstand regulatory scrutiny and examination.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative field
Strong programming proficiency in Python
Professional experience: 5+ years (3+ for Master's, 1+ for PhD) hands-on experience in market surveillance
Domain expertise in at least one of:
Large-scale financial data analysis (orders, trades, market data)
Market manipulation detection methodologies (spoofing/layering, insider trading, money laundering, fraud, etc.)
Regulatory-driven feature engineering
Communication excellence in explaining complex surveillance concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Preferred/Good to have
Regulatory background at the SEC, FINRA, or major securities exchanges
Mastery of Python data science tools (pandas, scikit-learn, xgboost, catboost)
Deep understanding of market microstructure and trading strategies
Specialized knowledge in AML and market manipulation typologies
To be successful in this position, you will have the following
Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Daily company lunch allowance is provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Interactive Brokers’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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