Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence.
Quantitative Researcher
Chicago
Responsibilities: Improve proprietary trading models and strategies; utilize financial and other data to create or improve predictive models; develop and/or leverage leading-edge statistical and machine-learning models to enhance research and development system; create algorithms to monetize predictive signals.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related field
- 2 months of related experience
- Any amount of experience utilizing mathematical concepts to find solutions to quantitative problems
- Any amount of experience designing, developing and implementing proprietary python code that improves open libraries such as the scikit-learn library of Python
- Any amount of experience curating and performing data analysis on financial data as part of a trading system
Must live within normal commuting distance of worksite. Remote work allowed 10 days per year.
Salary range: $170,000 to $180,000
Benefits:
- Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance
- Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events
- Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing
- Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves
Aquatic Capital
This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.
Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Aquatic Capital Management Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States, 60640
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