About the Role
We build predictive models from massive datasets and develop algorithms to automatically execute trades in financial exchanges around the world. At Jump, you will have the opportunity to contribute in a blend of three roles – quant researcher / data scientist, trader, and software developer – based on your incoming skills and background, interest and curiosity, and the new skills and industry knowledge that you will learn at Jump.
Responsibilities
- Contribute in a blend of three roles – quant researcher / data scientist, trader, and software developer.
- Complete a training program focused on enhancing knowledge of trading, programming, and quant research.
- Leverage a world-class compute environment to build predictive models.
- Devise automated trading strategies across global markets.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements
- Seeking sharp analytical minds from top graduate programs.
- Uncommon drive to learn and improve.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong skills in programming and/or quantitative analysis (statistics, data mining, mathematics, machine learning, etc.).
- Outstanding skills in math and programming.
- Curious about the challenge of improving research with continuous feedback from competitive markets.
- Reliable and predictable availability required.
- International students are encouraged to apply.
- Accepts students eligible for CPT/OPT.
- Sponsors work visas for full-time positions.
Skills
- Trading
- Programming
- Quant Research
- Statistics
- Python
- C++
- Machine Learning
- Quantitative Analysis
- Data Mining
- Mathematics
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Graduate
Education Level
- Graduate Programs
Salary/Compensations
- $300,000 per year
Benefits
- Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Group Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
- Paid Parental Leave
- Parking and Commuter Benefits
About the Company
- Jump Trading Group is committed to world-class research.
- Empowers exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets.
- Culture is unique: constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak.
- Believes in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incentivizing collaboration and mutual respect.
- Research outcomes drive more than superior risk-adjusted returns.
- Designs, develops, and deploys technologies that change our world.
- Funds start-ups across industries.
- Partners with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
- Trading teams are comprised of a dynamic group of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers.
- Examines global markets, seeking to understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges.
- Leverages impeccable statistical analysis and data mining skills.
- Uses research results to make forecasts and develop profitable predictive trading models.
