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AXQ Capital

Quantitative Researcher (Execution Research)

AXQ Capital · New York

Posted about 2 months ago · $150,000 to $200,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
58 days
AXQ Capital's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
34% of AXQ Capital's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AXQ Capital
high
27 stale, 0 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
32 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 AXQ Capital's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AXQ Capital.

About this role

As a Quantitative Researcher at AXQ Capital, you will focus on enhancing execution quality within the firm's global trading infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include building execution analytics, designing and testing trading algorithms, developing backtesting frameworks, and optimizing trade scheduling in collaboration with portfolio managers and developers.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
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 AXQ Capital as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field, such as math, physics, statistics, or computer science
  • 2+ years in algorithmic trading, execution research, or a related role
  • Strong Python skills for conducting research
  • Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid time off
  • Regular office-provided meals and team events

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is dependent on experience and qualifications, which may vary widely among candidates.
  • Role involves significant collaboration with other teams, which may impact individual project ownership.

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Listed by AXQ Capital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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