Quant Researcher, ETF Pricing & Analytics

Quant Researcher

The ETF trading group at GTS is seeking applications for the role of Quant Researcher. The successful candidate will be part of the team evaluating, optimizing and producing analytics on the precision of our ETF pricing and the performance of our trading systems. They will work closely with traders and developers to refine these processes in support of revenue-generating trading activities. The ETF trading group at GTS is a major player in the ETF space, offering liquidity to clients in hundreds of products, and our quantitative researchers represent a critical piece of this operation.

GTS is a collection of financial services companies spanning a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches, all powered by the combination of market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology. With roots as a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, the GTS family of companies are able to leverage the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today's financial markets. GTS's electronic market maker GTS Securities accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and is a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization.

The successful candidate will be mentored by colleagues knowledgeable in the space in addition to senior traders and developers. They will develop a deep understanding of ETF pricing, trading infrastructure and trading system evaluation metrics to meet the requirements of a mature ETF trading operation. Candidates should be ambitious and motivated. They need to be capable of both designing and implementing processes that can be automated and scaled, handling production problems that arise in real-time, and over time contributing views on how these complex systems should be best organized and managed.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. from a leading university in a STEM discipline.
• Excellent programming skills in Python.
• Strong proficiency in data analytics and quantitative techniques.
• Attention to detail, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a proclivity for automation.

We're proud to employ leading talent in the industry and work to ensure our employees enjoy a high quality of life.

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $225,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits:

Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution for employees and dependents. 401k match.

Perks: Daily Meal Allowance, Equinox Corporate Membership Rate, Snacks, Office Game Room, Casual Dress.

Hybrid Work Policy: 4 Days a Week in office, Fridays can be worked from home.

Please note: The use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited, unless explicitly agreed upon.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTS.