Quantitative Systematic Trader – PhD: 2026

As a Quantitative Systematic Trader at Susquehanna, you’ll combine quantitative research expertise with deep trading intuition to build and refine data-driven, fully automated trading strategies.

Requirements

• PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs in quantitative fields
• Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
• Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
• Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python
• Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
• Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Strong Trading Interest and drive to develop a deep mental model of microstructure and market intuition

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship
• Annual base pay of $300,000