Quantitative Researcher - Hft, Early Career (Futures & Equities)

Fionics

We're hiring for one of the most established HFT prop firms in Chicago, run by founders with deep roots in the industry.

The firm runs several small, independent trading desks across futures and equities. They want early-career quant researchers who want real responsibility from day one.

What you'll do

Research and build high-frequency signals and strategies in futures and equities
Work directly with the traders and developers on your desk, from first idea to live trading
Own your work end to end, with a clear line to P&L

What they're looking for

1–4 years as a quant researcher or trader at a prop or HFT firm
Strong academic background in maths, stats, physics, CS or similar
Solid Python and/or C++
Based in the US and happy to work on-site with the team

Why it's worth a look

Small desks, so your work matters and gets noticed
A proven firm with a flat structure and no layers of management
Strong base and a bonus tied to desk performance

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

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