Quantitative Researcher – Honours and Master's: 2026
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging tools in mathematics, statistics, and programming to discover patterns that transform into trading signals. Work side-by-side with technologists to backtest results and embed trading signals into electronic strategies, then continue researching to optimize performance. Collaborate with researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas that restart the project lifecycle. Complete a comprehensive orientation program covering options pricing, proprietary datasets, and data analysis techniques, while utilizing the trading floor as an unlimited source for continuous learning.
Required Qualifications
- Honours or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
- Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment
- Strong, practical computing skills
- Experience working on in-depth research projects
Desired Qualifications
- Finance experience
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