Junior Quantitative Researcher: Options & Volatility Modeling
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Old Mission Capital seeks a Junior Quantitative Researcher in Chicago to join the options research team. You will develop and refine pricing models for volatility-based derivatives across asset classes and contribute to building cutting-edge tools and models. The role emphasizes collaboration with traders, rigorous model evaluation, and advancing the quant team's capabilities in options research. PhD candidates and soon-to-graduate graduates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trading Interview
- ..., a global proprietary trading firm, is seeking a Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) in Chicago to join the options research team. You will help enhance pricing models and develop cutting-edge tools for pricing volatility-based derivatives across asset classes. The role involves...Suggested
- Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to help develop pricing models for sports contracts and integrate them with trading strategies. You will design data pipelines, calibrate models, and build internal tooling, collaborating with trading...Junior
- ...Chicago, is looking to add a Systematic Quantitative Researcher / Options Quant to work directly alongside its... .... Build, test and improve quant/vol models using Python. Conduct statistical... ...Strong background in options and volatility - equity options preferable. Advanced...SuggestedFlexible hours
- ...Securities is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to lead projects that... ...trading performance in the options market. You will collaborate... ...traders to develop real-time models for low-latency trading... ...explore option pricing and volatility models. You will contribute...Suggested
- ...trading, technology, and research, we are relentlessly... ...The role As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will lead... ...real‑time trading models and solutions for low‑... ...systems for exchange‑traded options. You will share your... ...to option pricing and volatility models, algorithm...SuggestedFlexible hours
- 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...
$145k
...specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker - meaning we are... ...trading strategies and mathematical models. Our Founding Partnersfirst conceptualized... ..., and Singapore. What you’ll do as a Junior Quantitative Researcher at Akuna:Akuna’s Quant team is looking...JuniorWork at office$120k - $180k
Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built... ...seeks an experienced Options Quantitative Researcher.Responsibilities... ...real-time volatility valuation and fittingResearching... ...strategiesMentoring junior traders and/or quantitative...Casual workWork at office$200k
Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team and seeking exceptional Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive its next phase of growth. You’ll join a... ...direction of our trading systems and execution models.What you’ll doDesign, develop, and refine systematic...Work at office$145k
...solutions. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker, designing and implementing low‑... ...technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. What you’ll do as a Junior Quantitative Researcher Akuna’s Prediction Markets team is hiring a Junior...Junior- Maven Securities is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher in Chicago, Illinois, who will lead projects... ...through innovative real-time trading models. Candidates should have a PhD in... ...3+ years of experience in electronic options trading. This role offers competitive...Flexible hours
$250k - $300k
IMC Trading is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join the options quant team. You will join the team as... ...of leading projects and mentoring juniors. Skills and responsibilities... ...preferred Proven success in quantitative modelling and algorithm development You...Permanent employmentFull time- A leading global trading firm is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join their Systematic Volatility Trading team in Chicago. This role involves developing... ...in quantitative research, preferably in options, along with strong programming skills in Python or...
- QR Ready to Trade — Commodity Options (CME & ICE), Chicago You are a quant researcher who knows you could trade, but the jump from research to risk is years away... ...a researcher with a quick runway into trading. The modelling foundation is built. They want someone who turns an...
$200k
Optiver is growing our Systematic Volatility Trading team and looking for an exceptional Quantitative Researcher to join us in the early... ...direction of a fully automated options trading strategy, leveraging... ...and implement novel signals, models, and execution techniques to...Work at office$111.61k - $131.3k
...Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) quantitative analysts responsible for the... ...AML Transaction Monitoring models. The individual will partner... ...detailed analytical research to understand model behavior... ...dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term...Full timeLocal areaShift work3 days per week$98.35k - $115.7k
...document, and implement complex statistical models used to monitor suspicious activity... ...Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, and three or more years of relevant... ...(medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term...Full timeLocal area3 days per week$175k - $250k
...Quantitative Researcher (Experienced - Ph.D.) Old Mission is a global proprietary... ...directly with our options trading group, contributing... ...enhancement of existing pricing models, and spearheading the... ...be on efficiently pricing volatility-based derivatives across diverse...Full timeWork at officeFlexible hours$200k
...Optiver is growing our Systematic Volatility Trading team and looking for an exceptional Quantitative Researcher to join us in the early... ...direction of a fully automated options trading strategy, leveraging... ...and implement novel signals, models, and execution techniques to...Work at office- Akuna Capital is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher in Chicago to join a team of mathematicians and technologists. The role focuses on developing... ...with statistical and machine learning methods, building models, and contributing to portfolio optimization. Candidates...Junior
$145k
Akuna Capital is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher in Chicago to work on sports-related contracts. You will develop pricing capabilities, collaborate with teams to refine models, and support research pipelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD...Junior- Quant Blueprint LLC is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join their Chicago office. The role involves reviewing and developing pricing models, analyzing trades, and generating ideas to enhance algorithms. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced quantitative...Work at office
$250k - $300k
...is looking for experienced quantitative researchers to develop systematic futures... ...combining IMC’s extensive options trading expertise with... ...experience in statistical modeling, time‑series analysis, machine... ...microstructure, order flow, and volatility — with an ability to...Permanent employmentFull time$250k - $300k
...focused revenue generating research, while supporting... ...infrastructure across pricing models and research platforms... ..., development, and quantitative research to drive measurable... ...Expertise in U.S. options markets, options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk management...For contractors$200k
Optiver in Chicago is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to develop and refine alpha-driven strategies in automated options trading. You will work alongside top professionals and play a vital role in optimizing trading performance. Applicants should have 4-5+ years of relevant...$155k - $190k
What You’ll Do At Valkyrie, Quantitative Researchers are expected to apply their quantitative skill... ...challenging problems in financial modeling, algorithm development, and system... ...is a plus Proven experience in Options and volatility modeling, or statistical analysis on...Full timeCasual workRelocation package$200k - $300k
...trading firm specializing in options market making. Our... ...culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies... ...predictive and explanatory models to describe financial markets... ...markets, options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk...For contractorsWorldwide$175k - $200k
...proprietary trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Systematic Quantitative Researcher with a PhD in relevant fields to enhance their innovative... ...The candidate will analyze financial data, build predictive models, and collaborate closely with trading and technology teams....Full time- A global trading organization in Chicago is seeking experienced quantitative researchers to develop high-frequency trading strategies and predictive models. This core role involves analyzing existing models, conducting large-scale data analysis, and collaborating closely...
- Mavensecuritiesholdingltd is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to lead crucial projects impacting trading performance. You'll collaborate... ...innovative real-time trading solutions for exchange-traded options. The role requires a PhD in relevant fields and experience...Flexible hours
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