What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Researcher position at Wall Street Careers®?
Company: Multi-strategy alternative asset manager with over $30B of AUM
Responsibilities
- Lead execution research across futures, FX, and related derivatives markets
- Drive improvements in transaction cost measurement, market impact modeling, and execution efficiency
- Evaluate and enhance algorithm selection, scheduling frameworks, and liquidity strategies
- Partner closely with portfolio managers and traders to translate quantitative insights into real-time trading decisions
- Develop systematic tools, short-horizon signals, and execution analytics infrastructure
- Identify slippage trends and implement data-driven solutions to optimize performance
Requirements
- 5–10 years of buy-side experience with deep exposure to futures markets
- Strong quantitative background with expertise in execution research and trading analytics
- Hands-on experience with execution algorithms (schedule-based, adaptive, liquidity-seeking)
- Advanced Python skills and comfort working with large market data sets
- Demonstrated ability to influence trading behavior and collaborate with senior investment leadership
- Degree in a quantitative discipline from a leading university
Salary : $500,000 - $1,000,000