Quantitative Researcher
Listed on 2026-03-01
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IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Data Analyst
Quantitative Researcher - HFT - New York - Up to $1.5m Total Comp
Durlston Partners is working with a world-class High-Frequency Trading firm in New York that is looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their core alpha team.
You’ll be joining a diverse, intellectual powerhouse (a team composed of International Math Olympiad gold medalists, Putnam Fellows, and former researchers from top labs like Deep Mind and FAIR) operating in a relaxed, open-collar environment. This is a tech-first culture that values raw intelligence and scientific rigour over corporate hierarchy, offering you the freedom to solve the market's most complex puzzles without the red tape of a traditional bank.
You will focus on the full lifecycle of strategy development: from idea generation and data analysis to backtesting and production implementation. This is a high-impact role where your models will be deployed directly into live trading, driving significant PnL for the firm.
What You’ll Do- Research and develop high-frequency trading strategies
- Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to massive, noisy datasets to identify new alpha signals
- Optimise execution algorithms and portfolio construction to maximise sharpe and capacity
- Collaborate closely with developers to ensure strategies are implemented efficiently in the low-latency production environment
- Exceptional Academic Background: PhD or Masters in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or CS from a top-tier university (Ivy League, Oxbridge, etc.).
- Proven Track Record: Experience working as a Quant Researcher at a top-tier HFT firm, Prop Shop, or Hedge Fund
- Strong programming skills in Python (C++ is a plus).
- Deep understanding of probability, stochastic calculus, and time-series analysis.
- Market-leading compensation package (Up to $1.5m Total Comp based on PnL performance).
- A relaxed, collaborative culture with a flat structure.
- Access to cutting-edge proprietary technology and unique datasets.
- Direct impact: you will see your strategies trading live and generating revenue almost immediately.
If you are interested, please apply! Alternatively, feel free to reach out to for a confidential discussion.
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