Quantitative Research Analyst

Summary

SCM is seeking a highly organized, analytical candidate for a Statistical Trading Model Developer role offering flexible work arrangements. The job involves developing trading models and requires a background in advanced statistical analysis. The anticipated base pay ranges from $150,000 to $300,000 per year with additional benefits such as bonuses, health and dental plans, 401(k) contributions, and profit sharing.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in a field providing a background in advanced statistical analysis of large data sets (includes, but is not limited to, economics, finance, statistics, mathematics or computer science)
• Programming experience, ideally including R, C++ and/or Python
• Strong working knowledge of regression, time series analysis and other statistical techniques
• Experience building, organizing and analyzing large data sets is preferred
• The ability to comprehend and synthesize academic literature in finance, economics and statistics
• Strong financial market interest
• The ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex concepts

Responsibilities

• Utilize analytical and quantitative skills, market knowledge and intuition to develop and implement automated statistical trading models
• Participate in all aspects of research and trading model development, including generating research ideas, building and analyzing data sets, conducting statistical data analysis and implementing quantitative production trading models

Benefits

• The base pay for this position is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $300,000 per year
• This position is eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a bonus, health and dental plans and 401(k) contributions, which includes a discretionary profit sharing program