Senior Quantitative Researcher

Summary

Join SCM, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and become a highly driven member of our team. We offer flexible work arrangements, including in-person, remote, and hybrid options. This role focuses on designing, researching, and evaluating systematic trading strategies in futures markets, requiring continuous improvement of both strategies and processes. The position demands significant experience in high-frequency trading or quantitative research, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

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

• Health and dental plans
• 401(k) contributions
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Bonus