Senior Quantitative Researcher - Options

Our client, a leading systematic trading firm, are seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their options quant team. In this senior role, you will lead key projects, drive innovation, and mentor junior team members.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with trading and research teams to evaluate and enhance existing algorithms.
• Apply expertise in systems, mathematics, and trading to identify opportunities for improving the trading platform.
• Rapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas (Python preferred).
• Drive the implementation of high-quality research into production trading systems.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers.

Skills and Experience:

• Master’s or PhD in a highly quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services or a quantitative research environment.
• Demonstrated success in project or people management.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Java, or C++ preferred).
• Proven track record in quantitative modeling and algorithm development.
• Experience with options pricing.

For more information, please apply below or reach out to our Director, Tom, via email tom@qenexus.com