Squarepoint Services US LLC seeks a Quantitative Researcher - Volatility for its New York, New York location.
Duties: Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework. Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities. Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes. Independently perform comprehensive and high-quality research. Design and implement new components within trading simulation and backtesting frameworks. Developing strategies across multiple asset classes and financial markets in multiple regions (US, Europe, APAC)
Requirements: Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field of study and 1 year of experience as a Graduate Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Researcher, or related position for an investment/asset management organization. Must have at least 1 year of employment experience with each of the following required skills: Financial intuition and/or experience in options/derivatives. Using programming languages (Python and KDB/Q) for data analysis, implementing algorithms, and writing business logic. Perform comprehensive and high-quality research. Experience with multiple asset classes and financial markets in the US, Europe, and APAC. Using Git version control and source code management, and working with integrated development environments (Visual Studio Code)
Salary / Rate Minimum/yr: $185,000
Salary / Rate Maximum/yr: $235,000
40 hrs/ wk The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. Squarepoint is an EEO/AA employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (or foreign equivalent)
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Graduate Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Researcher, or related role at an investment/asset management organization
- Financial intuition and/or experience in options/derivatives (minimum 1 year)
- Proficiency using Python for data analysis, implementing algorithms, and writing business logic (minimum 1 year)
- Proficiency using KDB/Q for data analysis, implementing algorithms, and writing business logic (minimum 1 year)
- Experience performing comprehensive and high-quality research
- Experience with multiple asset classes and financial markets in the US, Europe, and APAC
- Experience using Git version control and source code management
- Experience working with integrated development environments (Visual Studio Code)
Squarepoint Capital Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Squarepoint Capital and has not been reviewed or approved by Squarepoint Capital.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are provided alongside FSA options, indicating a broad healthcare offering. Disability, life, and AD&D coverage are also cited as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is offered, with multiple mentions of a company match. Long‑term financial protections such as life and disability insurance complement the retirement plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid volunteer time are included. Parental leave is described as generous.
Squarepoint Capital Insights
What We Do
Squarepoint Capital is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
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