Quantitative Researcher - Prediction Markets
DRWAbout the Role
DRW is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join our growing Prediction Markets team. The team develops systematic trading strategies across a wide range of prediction markets.
This role combines quantitative modeling, market data analysis, and strategy development to identify opportunities in rapidly evolving markets. You will work closely with traders and engineers across the full strategy lifecycle, from initial research and model development through production deployment and live performance analysis.
- Apply statistical and machine learning methods to develop predictive models and trading signals
- Analyze large and diverse datasets to identify market opportunities and inefficiencies
- Research how short-term signals from related financial markets can improve prediction-market pricing and trading
- Conduct research into pricing, market making, market microstructure, execution, and risk management
- Conduct rigorous quantitative research and evaluate strategies through backtesting and simulation
- Develop analytical tools to monitor performance and improve live strategies
- Collaborate with traders and engineers to translate successful research into production trading systems
- Explore new products, datasets, and approaches as the prediction-markets business expands
Responsibilities
- Apply statistical and machine learning methods to develop predictive models and trading signals
- Analyze large and diverse datasets to identify market opportunities and inefficiencies
- Research how short-term signals from related financial markets can improve prediction-market pricing and trading
- Conduct research into pricing, market making, market microstructure, execution, and risk management
- Conduct rigorous quantitative research and evaluate strategies through backtesting and simulation
- Develop analytical tools to monitor performance and improve live strategies
- Collaborate with traders and engineers to translate successful research into production trading systems
- Explore new products, datasets, and approaches as the prediction-markets business expands
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, data science, or a related field
- Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, or economics
- Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and quantitative modeling
- Experience conducting research with large, noisy, real-world datasets
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python
- Ability to formulate and independently drive open-ended research problems
- Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to testing and validating results
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work effectively with traders, researchers, and engineers
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets and prediction markets
What You'll Get
- $200k–$300k base salary
- Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
- 401k (with discretionary employer match)
- Short and long-term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts