Quantitative Analyst (53FEBE6)

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New York, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads, no experience needed
Must know
Market researchStatisticsExpress
Work
On-site in New York
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Statistics49%Market research7%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
Listed
Oct 28, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

  • Combines mathematical modelling, software development, and empirical market research.
  • Responsibility for turning ideas into strategies testable against real-world data.
  • Work on problems where better signals, lower risk, and more efficient execution matter.
  • Suited to someone who enjoys moving between theory, code, and evidence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Use financial data to investigate opportunities to improve profitability, manage risk, and reduce transaction costs.
  • Develop statistical models and translate research ideas into systematic trading strategies.
  • Test strategies critically, separating durable results from noise and understanding their behavior under different market conditions.
  • Write software that supports research, analysis, and implementation.

Qualifications

  • A strong academic record in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or another highly quantitative discipline.
  • Excellent analytical reasoning and the ability to express quantitative ideas precisely.
  • Programming ability and an interest in applying mathematical methods to financial markets.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and the discipline to evaluate your own hypotheses rigorously.
  • This could suit a recent graduate or early-career researcher with exceptional quantitative foundations who wants to work across modelling, coding, and systematic investing.

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