HFT Quant Researcher / Trader
HFT Quant Researcher / Trader

HFT Quant Researcher / Trader

Full-Time No home office possible
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Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge fund at the forefront of systematic and quantitative research. We are looking for exceptional senior quant researchers/traders to join our systematic trading strategies team in New York City, London or Europe.

Competitive compensation & performance-based bonuses

Your Role:

As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will lead the development and optimization of high-frequency trading strategies in traditional financial markets. You will work closely with world-class engineers, quants, and traders to solve complex real-time challenges using advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and optimize systematic, high-frequency trading strategies.
  • Conduct quantitative research to uncover market inefficiencies and improve model robustness.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable, low-latency trading systems.
  • Leverage machine learning and statistical methods to enhance signal generation and performance.
  • Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Exceptional candidates with an outstanding academic and professional track record.
  • A degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) from a top-tier university.
  • Proven experience developing successful quantitative models—ideally in HFT and/or transaction cost analysis.
  • Strong analytical and innovative thinking skills, with demonstrated proficiency in numerical and statistical tools for signal development.
  • Hands-on problem-solvers who thrive in a collaborative, meritocratic environment marked by intellectual rigor and informality.
  • Proficiency in Python or C++, with an emphasis on high-performance computing and market microstructure.

Why Join?

  • Work on cutting-edge strategies within a highly respected global trading firm.
  • Join a collaborative, high-performance team of top-tier talent across quant, engineering, and trading.
  • Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and industry-leading benefits—including childcare support.
  • Full relocation support to New York or Europe.
  • An informal yet intellectually demanding culture that values innovation, impact, and autonomy.

For a confidential conversation, contact:

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Contact Detail:

Barclay Simpson Recruiting Team

HFT Quant Researcher / Trader
Barclay Simpson
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