Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people,
encourage their ideas and reward their
results.
As a Quantitative
Researcher , you will develop mathematical models
using advanced statistical learning methods to build automated
trading strategies across multiple asset classes. Our research team
collaborates on idea generation and strategy development, while
encouraging independent exploration and original approaches. You
will have access to clean data integrated with compute resources
and the support of experienced researchers, traders and dedicated
software developers. You will conduct quantitative analysis of
market data to uncover relationships and identify historical
trends. We do not require familiarity with or prior experience in
financial markets for this role. We will give you the training you
need to be successful.
How you
will make an impact
Extract predictive signals from financial data through
both traditional statistical analysis methods and cutting edge
machine learning techniques
Assist software
developers to translate research strategies into production
software
Optimize the order execution and risk
management of our trading system
Create robust
solutions to problems presented in the trading
environment
Formulate and apply mathematical
modeling techniques to enhance existing trading strategies and
perform innovative new research with the goal of identifying and
capturing trading opportunities
Automate
human-decision based trading strategies; prototype algorithmic
trades from trading
ideas
You will be
right at home if you have...
A degree in a technical discipline with a focus on
statistics, machine learning, signal processing, optimization and
control graduating between December 2025
and August 2026
(Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)
curiosity for model development and experience handling large data
sets
Expertise in programming using Python, R,
MATLAB, or C++ for conducting research
Can
advocate for your beliefs in a concise and effective way with the
team
Significant hands-on experience applying
machine learning algorithms to real world problems
The proactive ability to take the lead on assignments and
deliver practical research results in a timely
manner
DRW
is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience
bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together
to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the
ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate
using our own capital and trading at our own
risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices
throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety
of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX,
Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have
also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three
non-traditional strategies : real estate, venture capital and
cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity
and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that
it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a
place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness
to challenge consensus.
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