Quantitative Analyst • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have 3-7 years of experience in systematic trading, particularly in rates or fixed-income derivatives, and have a strong background in conducting independent alpha research. Your educational background includes a Master's or PhD in mathematics, computer science, economics, or a related discipline, equipping you with the analytical skills necessary for this role. You are intellectually curious and have a passion for data, always seeking ways to improve existing trading strategies and analytics tools. Your experience in portfolio construction and asset pricing demonstrates your ability to contribute meaningfully to the investment process.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working directly with portfolio managers and other quantitative researchers. Your ability to evaluate new datasets for alpha potential and improve existing signals showcases your proactive approach to research. You understand the importance of risk management and have experience managing and running risk in trading environments. You are committed to continuous improvement and are eager to leverage top-notch research and trading infrastructure to achieve your goals.

What you'll do

As a Quantitative Researcher at Schonfeld, you will focus on developing systematic macro trading strategies, primarily related to rates and fixed-income assets. You will collaborate closely with portfolio managers and other quant researchers to enhance the investment process, contributing to signal generation, portfolio construction, and trade execution. Your role will involve building and maintaining production trading systems, ensuring they are continually improved to meet the evolving needs of the firm.

You will evaluate new datasets for their alpha potential, utilizing your analytical skills to build effective analytics tools. Your contributions will directly impact the firm's trading strategies, as you work to improve existing signals and develop new ones. You will be a core contributor to the investment process, collaborating with various teams to ensure that the strategies are robust and effective. Your insights will help shape the direction of the firm's trading activities, making your role critical to its success.

What we offer

At Schonfeld, we believe that talent is our strategy, and we invest heavily in our people and technology. You will have access to proprietary technology and infrastructure that supports your research and trading efforts. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, providing you with an environment where you can thrive and grow. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us to be part of a firm that is expanding its portfolio exposure across multiple asset classes and products, and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional investment results.