Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) - 2027 Graduate Program - (August Start)
Chicagoonsitejunior$175K – $250K
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About this role
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement. About the Position We are actively seeking a Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) to join our Chicago office. In this role, you will collaborate directly with our options trading group, contributing to the enhancement of existing pricing models, and spearheading the development of cutting-edge models and tools. The primary focus will be on efficiently pricing volatility-based derivatives across diverse asset classes.…
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Skills match
For this role: python, c++
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Level fit
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Domain experience
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Recency
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Location fit
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