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Senior Quantitative Researcher – HFT
Location: Flexible (USA)
Company: Confidential (via Venture Search)
Venture Search is partnering with one of the world's leading proprietary trading firms to hire Senior Quantitative Researchers focused on high-frequency systematic trading.
Our client is widely recognised as one of the premier quantitative trading firms globally, combining exceptional talent density, cutting-edge technology, and a relentless focus on research-driven innovation. They are seeking experienced HFT researchers capable of developing next-generation alpha across some of the world's most competitive electronic markets.
This is an opportunity to work alongside industry-leading researchers, traders, and engineers in an environment where quantitative research sits at the core of the firm's competitive advantage.
The Role
As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will:
- Conduct original alpha research across high-frequency systematic trading strategies
- Develop predictive models using large-scale market and alternative datasets
- Design, test, and optimise trading signals from research through to production
- Partner closely with traders and software engineers to improve execution performance and trading infrastructure
- Research market microstructure, execution dynamics, and statistical inefficiencies across highly liquid electronic markets
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the continued evolution of the firm's research platform
This is a highly technical, research-led role with direct influence over live trading performance.
Requirements
- 4 years of quantitative research experience within a leading proprietary trading firm, market maker, or quantitative hedge fund
- Demonstrated track record of developing profitable HFT alpha models in a live trading environment
- Deep understanding of market microstructure, statistical modelling, and electronic trading
- Exceptional mathematical and statistical problem-solving ability
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C , with experience building production-quality research tools
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline preferred
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join one of the world's leading HFT proprietary trading firms
- Access to world-class technology, market data, and quantitative infrastructure
- Work alongside some of the industry's highest-calibre researchers, traders, and engineers
- Highly competitive compensation package with significant long-term upside
- Collaborative, research-first culture where innovation is directly translated into trading performance
- Flexible US location for exceptional candidates
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000