Quantitative Researcher

PhD Quantitative Researcher (2026 Start)

We are partnering with a leading global HFT firm that is looking to make

PhD-level graduate hires for 2026

. The firm is widely regarded for its

low-latency infrastructure

,

execution capabilities

, and

consistent strength in cash equities

.

In this role, you will work

end-to-end across the research process

:

• Developing new trading ideas and signals
• Evaluating and refining existing strategies
• Understanding how signals translate to PnL and market behaviour
• Working closely with engineers to bring research into production

This is a

hands-on research role

with real impact, where strong theoretical reasoning, curiosity, and practical implementation skills all matter.

Requirements:

• PhD in a STEM discipline (ideally Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields)
• Strong programming ability in

Python and/or C\+\+

• Achievements in quantitative competitions (e.g.,

IMO, IPhO, ICPC

) are a

strong plus

If you are excited by researching real-world market phenomena, working with high-calibre peers, and seeing your work deployed directly into live trading, feel free to apply!