Live vacancy · Ref KQ-75A64F

Quantitative Researcher

A fast-growing high-frequency trading firm · Chicago, United States · first seen today

Compensation: $150k – $250k
Location: Chicago, United States
Seniority: Not stated

What is the Quantitative Researcher role in Chicago, United States?

A fast-growing high-frequency trading firm is hiring a Quantitative Researcher in Chicago, United States. It is an experienced quant researcher role, and the advert asks for C++, FPGA, low latency and machine learning.

Advertised base

$150k – $250k

Employer-stated range

Location

Chicago, United States

Function

Quant Researcher

Education

Bachelors

Status

Open

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First seen

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About the employer

This vacancy is with a fast-growing high-frequency trading firm. We hold the employer's identity confidential until we have spoken with you about the role, so the advert below is written by our research team from the facts stated in the live posting - never copied from it. This role was advertised publicly by the employer. It is not a confidential search mandate; those are handled directly and are never listed.

What you would do

·Is classified as an quant researcher role from its title.
·Works with C++, FPGA, low latency, machine learning and market microstructure, as named in the posting.

What they are asking for

·Bachelors, as stated in the posting.
·At least 3 years of experience.
·Practical experience with C++, FPGA, low latency, machine learning and market microstructure.

Skills in this advert

C++FPGA Low latency Machine learning Market microstructure Python

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