Senior Quant Researcher – Intraday Statistical Arbitrage

Company: SQUAREPOINT CAPITAL
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will research and implement trading ideas within the firm’s automated framework, applying advanced statistics to uncover opportunities. You will build a solid understanding of market structure across exchanges and asset classes, supporting data-driven decision making. You’ll prep data and processes before market open and monitor strategy performance during trading hours, contributing to scalable, high-impact trading research.

Pay / Benefits

  • discretionary bonuses potential
  • health and dental benefits
  • 401(k) contributions

Responsibilities

  • research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework
  • analyze large data sets with advanced statistical methods to identify opportunities
  • develop understanding of market structure across exchanges and asset classes
  • pre-market data and process readiness checks
  • monitor strategy behavior and performance during market hours

Key requirements

  • quantitative background from degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science or Physics
  • proficiency in at least one major programming language (C++, Java, Python)
  • strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across regions
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • strong communication
  • team collaboration
  • resilience under pressure
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python

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Posted: October 1st, 2026