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Quantitative Researcher, Early Career

Aquatic Capital Management

$150,000 - $200,000
Nov 18, 2025
Chicago, IL, US • New York, NY, US
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Aquatic is looking to build the world’s best prediction machine by developing and implementing quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Prior experience tackling data-intensive challenges, conducting and completing statistical or applied mathematical research
  • Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment a plus
  • Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis and problem-solving
  • Successful participation in mathematical competitions a plus e.g., IMO, Putnam
  • Proficiency in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies
  • Design, implement, and evaluate research systems components using rigorous statistical methodologies
  • Collaborate closely with a team to develop and implement quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies
  • Gain exposure to diverse research areas, accelerating expertise in quantitative finance
  • Tackle data-intensive challenges, conducting and completing statistical or applied mathematical research

Other

  • A Bachelor’s degree (BS) in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines is required
  • Candidates may have up to 3 years of professional experience or be actively pursuing a BS or MS in these fields, with an expected graduation date in 2025 or 2026
  • Intellectually curious, creative, and rigorous
  • Willingness to challenge assumptions and revise opinions in the face of compelling evidence
  • Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance