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Susquehanna International Group · 2 days ago

Quantitative Researcher | Experienced Hire

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Susquehanna International Group is a global quantitative trading firm focused on scientific rigor and innovation. The Quantitative Researcher role involves applying mathematics and programming to solve complex financial market problems and improve trading strategies.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply mathematics, statistics, and programming to find solutions to complex problems that occur in financial markets

Use research as a tool to better understand global markets, varying products, and the network of exchanges that we trade on

Improve, identify, and implement trading strategies for the firm

Build statistical forecasting models to impact real-time problem sets and drive insight to relevant markets

Work with and draw conclusions from large datasets

Challenge standard methods and come up with innovative new approaches

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldProbabilityStatisticsLarge dataset analysisStatistical forecasting modelsObject-oriented programmingClean codingInnovative problem solvingPassion for finance

Required

PhD. or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related discipline

Foundational knowledge of probability and statistics (a theoretical understanding as you will be spending much of your time modeling various financial problems)

Experience working with and drawing conclusions from large datasets is a must

Building statistical forecasting models to impact real-time problem sets and drive insight to relevant markets

Strong practical computing skills in object-oriented languages

Creatively and drive to challenge standard methods and come up with innovative new approaches

Previous finance industry experience is not required, but a passion for financial problem sets with real time impact is crucial

Preferred

Having a proficiency in coding cleanly and efficiently is a plus (python preferred)

Benefits

Extensive training, learning, development programs led by some of the top performers in the firm.

Tangible mentorship and cross-collaboration between trading, research, and development teams fostering an environment of openness and knowledge sharing.

Industry-leading work/life balance and a casual office environment.

Company

Susquehanna International Group

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Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm committing its own capital to trade financial products around the world.

Founded in 1987

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.sig.com

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