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Quantitative Researcher/Strategy Developer

Sunrise Futures, LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

Sunrise Futures is looking to hire a highly talented Quantitative Researcher/Strategy Developer to join our team.

The Role:

  • Working collaboratively with the technology and business teams to develop an understanding of complex financial markets, products, and strategies
  • Analyzing financial market data to identify patterns and potential opportunities
  • Developing forecasts and building predictive and profitable trading models
  • Exploring and working with industry leading software and research tools
  • Learning from industry experts in the fields of technology and quantitative finance
  • Working on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere

The Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science)
  • Mathematical problem solving and analytical skills
  • Data-driven research experience
  • Programming skills and an understanding of basic programming concepts
  • Dependable and responsible team players
  • Self-motivated and "outside of the box" thinkers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

The Company:

At Sunrise Futures, we bring science to trading. We have built a perfect combination of an algorithmic trading engine, a scientific research laboratory, and a technology venture. We harness the combined power of our industry-leading research platform, cutting-edge technology, and highly talented team to produce algorithmic trading strategies in markets all around the globe. By putting a tremendous emphasis on scientific trading, we have had a growing profit stream ever since our inception.

Sunrise Futures is a mix of computer scientists, physicists, engineers, and mathematicians – but in a nutshell – we are all problem solvers. At Sunrise we strive to maintain a highly collaborative and productive environment. By selecting only individuals who we truly believe are a good match for the firm and vice versa, we have built an exceptional team and workplace where everyone can thrive, learn and excel to their maximum potential.

The Benefits:

  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Fully covered medical and dental insurance premiums
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Daily catered lunches plus fully stocked kitchens with snacks
  • Free gym membership
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • RTA commuter plan
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Frequent company events, happy hours, and more!

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