Quantitative Researcher

About the Company

Whistler Trading is a systematic proprietary trading firm founded by industry leaders who previously built some of the most successful businesses in quantitative finance and high-frequency trading. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing A-team with incredible talent density, a meritocratic culture, no politics, and a razor-sharp focus on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge alpha and strategy research using state-of-the-art ML and statistical modeling techniques
• Generate innovative alpha ideas and explore new datasets in a collaborative environment
• Optimize portfolios and analyze trading performance
• Collaborate with top-tier researchers and engineers, contributing to a high-performing team
• Push research to production with immediate feedback on performance
• Become a core contributor to our trading strategies and research platform

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research within MFT
• Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Applied Math, or related field
• Proven research track record demonstrating innovation in your field
• Proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, or other modern programming languages
• Strong problem-solving skills and a relentless drive to succeed

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field
• Experience in machine learning or statistical modeling