Quantamental Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global quantitative traders to perform in-depth research on ETF pricing and trading strategies
• Analyze the fundamental implications of corporate actions and special situations to determine fair value and generate trade ideas
• Improve dividend predictions and analyze their impact on equity indices and futures
• Partner with equity quants to study internal and external datasets to develop predictive models and actionable use cases
• Work with quantitative developers to productionize, automate, and scale research and trading processes
• Monitor macroeconomic events and market news to identify potential trading opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• 3–6 years of experience in buy/sell-side research, proprietary trading, ETF/index research, or corporate actions analysis
• Proficiency in using Python to manage and analyze large datasets
• Strong understanding of company fundamentals and financial ratios
• A quantitative mindset with a systematic approach to problem-solving
• High attention to detail and the ability to identify market nuances

About the Company

Jump Trading Group is committed to world-class research, empowering exceptional talent in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to push scientific boundaries. We apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets through a culture of innovation, intellectual honesty, and collaboration. Our teams leverage statistical analysis and data mining to develop profitable predictive trading models that drive superior risk-adjusted returns.