Remote Senior Quantitative Researcher

Summary

Job Description: SCM seeks a highly driven, well-organized candidate with 5+ years of experience in high frequency trading, systematic trading, or quantitative research to design and improve systematic trading strategies. The position offers flexibility in terms of working environment and has a base pay range of $150,000 - $300,000 per year, along with other forms of compensation and benefits such as bonuses, health and dental plans, 401(k) contributions, and a discretionary profit sharing program.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: high frequency trading, systematic trading or quantitative research
• Experience utilizing statistical modeling techniques to develop systematic trading models
• Strong interest in financial markets
• Exceptional economic intuition
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Practical business orientation
• Degree(s) in statistics, mathematics, computer science or other technical disciplines

Responsibilities

• Design, research and evaluate new systematic trading strategies in the futures markets
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing strategies
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing processes (research tech stack, codebase, data sources, modeling techniques, etc.)

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
• The position includes a discretionary profit sharing program