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Quantitative Researcher (PhD) — Options Pricing & Research

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Old Mission Capital seeks a Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) in Chicago to join the options research group. You will develop pricing models for volatility-based derivatives, calibrate models, and collaborate with traders to expand the quant team capabilities. The role emphasizes building Python-based research infrastructure, analyzing market data, and contributing to ideas generation in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trading Interview

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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