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Quantitative Researcher - Volatility (USA)

Trexquant Investment -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $200,000 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Statistics
Quantitative applied research
Finance
Option pricing models
Programming languages
Data-driven problem-solving
Derivatives analysis
Statistical analysis tools

Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Researcher to join our Volatility team. This role will be pivotal in helping to scale up a growing Volatility focused research group, and will work closely with our Head of Volatility to execute on our strategic roadmap. The role will focus on building volatility specific tooling, as well as on researching signals & strategies for trading within the volatility markets. The ideal candidate will have expertise in volatility modeling, statistical analysis, and a deep understanding of volatility market dynamics.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain proprietary pricing/analytics tooling for volatility research.
Calibrate implied volatility surfaces across single stock, index, ETF options and more. Work with developers to productionize models and integrate them into backtesting and live trading systems.
Design, implement, and optimize trading strategies to predict volatility market trends using extensive financial data and a wide array of trading signals.
Parse and analyze large datasets to identify actionable alpha signals and develop strategies for volatility trading.
Explore and apply cutting-edge academic research in quantitative finance to assess, refine, and enhance the profitability of trading strategies.
Continuously innovate and improve existing models by integrating new data sources and advanced techniques to boost performance and scalability.
Collaborate closely with a team of experienced quantitative researchers to conduct experiments, backtest hypotheses, and refine strategies through rigorous simulations and data analysis.

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD degree in a STEM field.
5+ years of experience in quantitative research, specifically focused on volatility markets.
Proficiency in programming languages like Python and statistical modeling.
Experience with industry volatility models; strong understanding of options pricing.
Familiarity with C++ a nice to have.
Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performance.
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets.
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents.
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – making your commute smoother.

Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026.

The base salary for this role is $130,000 to $200,000, and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background and professional experience. Base salary is one component of Trexquant’s total compensation package, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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