Quantitative Researcher (Mid-Freq)
Hudson River Trading · New York, NY, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $175,000 to $300,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Hudson River Trading's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 8% of Hudson River Trading's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Hudson River Trading
- high 74 stale, 0 reposted of 78 open
- Hiring momentum
- 93 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Hudson River Trading's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Hudson River Trading.
About this role
As a Quantitative Researcher at HRT, you will focus on developing mid-frequency systematic trading strategies by applying statistical methods to diverse datasets. Your role involves prototyping and researching various components of trading strategies, as well as writing code to implement these ideas into production. Collaboration with other researchers is key, fostering a collegial environment where new ideas can flourish.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Hudson River Trading as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of prior work experience in stat-arb
- Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g. statistics, computer science, physics, mathematics, economics)
- Exceptional academic credentials
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research using large noisy real-world datasets
- Exceptional attention to detail and desire to understand issues deeply
- Outstanding work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Experience with C++
What you get
- Estimated base salary range of $175,000 to $300,000 per year
- Eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses
- Competitive benefits package
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Use of AI tools during interviews is prohibited
- The role may involve high-pressure situations due to the fast-paced environment
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Listed by Hudson River Trading on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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