Quant Researchers, Traders & Engineers - New Trading Firm

Fionics

Job Description

We're hiring for a new quantitative trading firm being built by an exceptional founding team with a long record at the very top of the industry. The firm has major institutional backing and is hiring its first team.

They're looking for a small number of truly outstanding people, from the best firms in the industry, to build it with them.

Who they're hiring

Quantitative researchers
Quantitative traders
Software engineers, including low-latency C++
AI and machine learning researchers

What they're looking for

A standout track record at a leading trading firm, hedge fund or top tech or AI lab
Deep expertise in your field, whether that's research, trading, engineering or ML
A wish to help build something from the ground up
Based in Chicago or willing to relocate

Why it's worth a look

A founding role at a new firm with a proven team and serious backing
The chance to shape the firm's technology, research and culture from day one
Top-of-market compensation for exceptional people

Apply here or message me directly. All conversations are confidential.

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Vacancy posted 22 days ago

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