Systematic prop trading firm ($6B AUM) seeking a Quantitative Researcher with buy-side internship to 2 years of experience to condut alpha research during their most ambitious growth phase yet, doubling headcount, opening a new office, and expanding globally in 2026/27.
Compensation starts at $400,000 base and reaches $650,000+ for a PhD grad + PnL carry and bonuses. Role is on-site across New York, or Miami.
Role Includes:
- Build and refine production-grade signal and factor models
- Develop ML-driven approaches to forecast price behavior and market microstructure
- Work directly alongside PMs and Quant Dev in a lean, high-output team
Must Have:
- Buy-side internship experience in research, development, or execution
- Signals in production, you've seen your work trade live
- Deep understanding of alpha decay, capacity constraints, and TO
- Background in mathematics, statistics, CS, physics, or engineering
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Child care support
- Pension plan
- Paid paternity leave
- Commuter benefits
- Student loan assistance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance
