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ID #17267984
State Illinois
City Northbrook
Job type Permanent
Salary USD $80000 - $120000 per annum 80000 - 120000 per annum
Source Huxley Banking & Financial Services
Showed 2021-07-25
Date 2021-07-25
Deadline 2021-09-23
Category Et cetera
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Quantitative Research Associate

Illinois, Northbrook, 60062 Northbrook USA

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My client, an Investment Management firm in Chicago is seeking a

Quantitative Research Associate to join their Quantitative Research team! This individual would be responsible for the research, design, development, and optimizations of proprietary trading models. As a Quant Research Analyst you would leverage your Python and/or R skillset to develop a wide range of quantitative and financial models.

Who are you?

  • Master's or PhD in Financial Engineers, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or closely related field
  • OR Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of professional quantitative modelling experience
  • Proficient experience developing in Python and/or R
  • Experience with quantitative and financial modelling
  • Understanding of MySQL databases (SQL as well)
  • Experience with regression and performance testing
  • Understanding and passion for financial markets (derivatives would be ideal!)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a small team

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, development of in-house trading models
  • Build and maintain quantitative models
  • Analysis of financial and economic data
  • New model and trading strategy development
  • Legacy model optimization and evolution
  • Research long-range trends in financial markets, specially within the securities markets
  • Collaborate with engineers to implement models

Please note:

  • Temporary remote working capabilities for approved locations within the US with expectation to

    be On-Site in Chicago (once offices are re-opened).
  • This position is

    NOT eligible for C2C, C2H, or Visa sponsorship.

    Ability to work for any US employer required.
  • This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity located in the Greater Chicagoland area.
  • Must apply with an updated resume to be considered.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To find out more about Huxley please visit www.huxley.com

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