Quantitative Researcher

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. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence.

Quantitative Researcher - Chicago

Responsibilities: Create and improve proprietary trading models and strategies; utilize financial and other data to create or improve predictive models; develop and/or leverage leading-edge statistical and machine-learning models to enhance the research and development system; create algorithms to monetize predictive signals.

Requirements:

PhD degree in Operations Research or related field

Any amount of experience building predictive models with machine learning methods including regression, decision trees and deep neural networks

Any amount of experience performing statistical analysis of large data sets and machine learning models

Any amount of experience designing and implementing algorithms to solve optimization problems

Any amount of experience solving for optimal policies in Markov decision processes using reinforcement learning techniques

Must live within normal commuting distance of worksite. Remote work allowed 10 days per year.

Salary range: $195,000 to $205,000

Benefits:

Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance

Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events

Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing

Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves

Aquatic Capital

This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.

Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.