Derivatives Quantitative Researcher | Trading Team
Jump TradingAbout the Role
Join Jump Trading Group's trading team as a Derivatives Quantitative Researcher, where you'll apply mathematics, statistics, and machine learning to identify patterns and predict market signals in the global derivatives space. You'll work collaboratively with traders, quantitative researchers, software engineers, and business teams to develop profitable predictive trading models and push the boundaries of quantitative research. Your work will leverage statistical analysis and data mining skills to examine global markets and understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges.
Requirements
- Proven experience in developing successful quantitative driven strategies
- Strong market expertise in one of the following products: equity options, ADRs, ETFs, index
- Demonstrable experience developing or working on fair value models
- Deep understanding of derivatives market complexity, product structure and market mechanisms
- Solid development skills in Python and/or C++
- Master or PhD degree in applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, machine learning, physics, and science related subjects from top tier university
- Reliable and predictable availability
What You'll Get
- $200k–$300k base salary
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs