Quantitative Researcher, PhD
Aquatic Capital ManagementChicago, Illinois, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted January 22, 2026
150000 - 200000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Aquatic Capital is a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth, with a culture shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.
Job Description
Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. As a Quantitative Researcher, you will work with a team to develop a variety of signals, models, and strategies for trading financial markets.
Requirements
- Active PhD graduates or Postdocs pursuing a degree in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific discipline
- Exceptional mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving ability
- Programming proficiency in Python or C++
- Experience in solving data-intensive problems a plus
- Demonstrated ability to complete statistical or applied mathematical research a plus
- Successful participation in mathematical competitions a plus e.g., IMO, Putnam
- Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment a plus
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- Competitive 401k plan
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Casual dress
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Game room
- Team and company events
