What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Researcher | Prediction Markets position at Susquehanna International Group, LLP?
Overview
As a Quantitative Researcher on our Prediction Markets team, you will focus on designing, analyzing, and optimizing strategies for prediction markets - leveraging advanced quantitative techniques to model probabilities, calibrate forecasts, and improve trading performance. At Susquehanna, our Quantitative Researchers apply mathematics, statistics, and programming to solve complex problems in financial markets. This role combines rigorous research with real-time impact, working alongside traders and technologists to innovate in a rapidly evolving space.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine models for pricing and liquidity in prediction markets
- Analyze trading and strategy data to identify optimization opportunities
- Collaborate with modelers to implement mathematical frameworks for market-making and risk management
- Study market microstructure to uncover fair-agnostic optimizations and execution improvements
- Build statistical forecasting models to enhance probability calibration and decision-making
- Work with large datasets to extract actionable insights and validate hypotheses
What we’re looking for
- Master’s or PhD in a STEM field (mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, operations research, or related discipline)
- Strong theoretical foundation in probability and statistics
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and statistical modeling
- Proficiency in Python and scientific libraries (NumPy, Pandas); familiarity with object-oriented programming
- Ability to think creatively and challenge conventional approaches
- Familiarity with trading concepts; prediction market experience is a plus
- Previous finance experience is not required, but a passion for solving real-time market problems is essential
What we offer
- A collaborative, non-hierarchical environment where ideas drive impact
- Access to industry-leading technology and resources from one of the largest proprietary trading firms
- Extensive training and mentorship programs led by top performers
- Opportunities to work on complex technical challenges with immediate influence on trading decisions.
- A balanced culture that values intellectual rigor and work-life harmony
About Susquehanna
Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.
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