Researcher PHD Student

PHD Quantitative Researcher / Algorithms (PhD, 2026 Start) - Tier #1 Market Maker

You will join an interdisciplinary quantitative trading team working alongside traders, researchers, and experienced software engineers in a highly collaborative, collegiate environment.

This is a research-intensive position grounded in advanced mathematics, probability, and statistical modelling
, applied directly to live financial markets.

• Apply rigorous statistical methods to identify and build predictive trading models
• Research and implement new trading strategies across time horizons
• Analyse and refine existing strategies to improve robustness and efficiency
• Develop risk models and quantitative frameworks to manage portfolio exposure
• Design experiments to validate hypotheses about market behaviour
• Create tools to automate research workflows and improve visualisation of complex datasets
• Deploy models into high-performance production infrastructure and monitor live performance

The environment operates in a tight research → implementation → performance feedback loop
, where theoretical insight translates directly into measurable outcomes.

• Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline
• Strong academic record with challenging coursework and demonstrated depth

You demonstrate exceptional quantitative ability, potentially evidenced by:

• Medallist or high distinction in the International Mathematical Olympiad
• Strong placement in the International Collegiate Programming Contest
• National or international mathematics/physics Olympiads
• Elite competitive problem-solving achievements

• Strong programming ability, particularly in C/C++ and/or Python
• Experience with numerical methods, statistical modelling, and large-scale data analysis
• Ability to express ideas both mathematically and algorithmically

• Exceptional problem-solving ability under pressure
• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Intellectually curious and self-motivated
• Collaborative, with strong drive for shared team success
• Able to seek guidance and continuously learn from peers

• Base salary up to $250,000 USD (location dependent)
• Performance-based bonus (100%+)
• Competitive benefits package
• Compensation is typically closely aligned with individual research impact and contribution.