Quantitative Researcher - Entry Level

HFT Quantitative Researcher - Low-latency/short-term strategies – Entry-levelAnson McCade have partnered with a renowned proprietary trading firm which is engaged in high-frequency and short-term trading across cash equities, futures, and options markets.This firm has offices globally, and are looking for exceptionally talented researchers to join their office in Chicago. The successful candidates will join a flat, open, and collaborative environment where they will work on the full strategy lifecycle, from signal generation through to deploying/managing models in live trading, working closely with development and monetization specialists.Requirements:A Master’s or PhD level degree in a STEM field. Past candidates have backgrounds in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, and similar fields, and have studied at Ivy league or other target universities.Proven ability to carry out quantitative research in financial markets, as evidenced through an internship within a hedge fund or trading firm.Proficiency with Python, familiarity/experience with C++ is preferred.Benefits:Opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds within a flat and collaborative environment. Intentionally small headcount ensures that their researchers can make a bigger impact on the business.Access to some of the best in-house resources/technology on the market.Extremely lucrative package, including sign-on bonuses and yearly bonuses.