at CTC Trading Group, L.L.C. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
CTC Trading Group, LLC seeks a Quantitative Researcher in Chicago, IL.
Duties:
- Partner directly with trading to turn market observation and intuition into working hypotheses
- Collaborate with trading and technology to build world class models that help us describe the ever-changing world around us
- Assess the strength of both current models and new candidate models by using intuition, data, and first principles
- Participate in a rapid innovation cycle that produces demonstrable wins through the feedback loop of quantitative research, trading, post-trade analysis, and iterative workflows
- Conduct research and design experiments to improve existing strategies and deploy new strategies that monetize opportunities in a constantly evolving market environment
- Build data-based tools and workflows to further systematize our approach to trading and risk management.
- Learn from an experienced team with a diverse knowledge base across trading, quant, and technology
Requires a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field plus 9 months of experience required.
- Requires 9 months of mathematical background (Statistics, Probability, Linear Algebra).
- Requires 9 months of independent research experience with a proven track record of pairing Quantitative Modeling and Trading Intuition to solve complex problems.
- Requires 9 months of experience in C++ or Python.
- Requires 9 months of experience in data literacy including the ability to leverage big data technologies, work with different data storage systems and leverage statistical libraries for data analysis.
Telecommuting is permitted.
40 hours/week.
Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/application/31170/apply
