Junior Quantitative Researcher

Hunter Bond

New York, United States0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years
Work
On-site in New York
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Listed
Nov 8, 2026 · still open

Location: New York

Compensation: Exceptional, $1M+ earning potential

Start Date: 2027 Graduates Welcome

About the Role

  • Join one of the most prestigious and notoriously selective quantitative trading firms in the world as a researcher.
  • Engage in cutting-edge mathematics, work with enormous datasets, complex alpha signals, and develop trading strategies alongside industry-leading professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work directly alongside elite traders to turn research into real-world trading strategies.
  • Conduct fast-paced, data-intensive research with genuine, measurable impact.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • PhD strongly preferred in any STEM subject.
  • Attended a Top 100 global university with an exceptional academic track record.
  • Possess outstanding analytical ability, mathematical intuition, and programming skills.
  • 2027 PhD graduates particularly encouraged to apply.
  • No finance experience necessary; intellectual horsepower is paramount.

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