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About the Role

Jump Trading Group is committed to world-class research, empowering exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries and apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets. We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher with a strong academic background to a PhD level in a mathematical or science discipline to develop models and trading strategies in systematic macro.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze tens of thousands of data sets, identify patterns and extract insights into the complexities in financial markets.
Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering skills to forecasts and predictive trading models.
Collaborate with scientists, traders, hardware and software developers, and market-facing business teams.
Own research projects end to end, including predictive modeling, alpha research on new datasets, and improving models and systems behind live trading.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning, or any highly quantitative field.
Demonstrated systematic research thinking: ability to form hypotheses, design rigorous tests, and draw statistically sound conclusions.
Demonstrated ownership of research: ability to explain choices made, alternatives considered, and the reasoning behind the chosen approach.
Experience conducting an in-depth research project with real-world data.
Programming experience in Python, with the ability to read, understand, and debug code.
Communicative and collaborative working style, sharing results early and often.
Creativity and initiative to explore ideas beyond those suggested, with the judgment to involve the team.
Perseverance to stay with a hard problem for years.
Fascination and interest in advancing machine learning within the trading community.
Desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment.
Reliable and predictable availability.

Skills

Statistical analysis
Machine learning
Data engineering
Python programming
Systematic research thinking
Research ownership
Collaboration
Creativity
Initiative
Perseverance

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

PhD level

Education Level

Salary/Compensations

$200,000—$250,000 USD

Benefits

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
Paid vacation plus paid holidays
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness Programs

About the Company

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research.
We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets.
Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak.
We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect.
At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns.
We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.