Systematic Quantitative Researcher - PhD
CTC Campus - Website · Chicago, Illinois, United States, New York, New York, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days CTC Campus - Website's roles stay open a median of 86 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of CTC Campus - Website's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at CTC Campus - Website
- high 8 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
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About this role
As a Systematic Quantitative Researcher at CTC, you will engage in quantitative problem-solving and collaborate closely with traders and engineers to develop and back-test trading strategies. Your role will involve analyzing market data, building predictive models, and contributing to the improvement of research and trading infrastructure, all while applying scientific methods to real-world business challenges.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- PhD in Science or Engineering fields (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Operations Research)
- Proven ability to conduct independent, high-quality research
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas and research results, both in writing and verbally
- Unwavering commitment to quality, coupled with a drive for delivering commercial outcomes
- Demonstrated expertise in applying quantitative modeling techniques to large, complex datasets
- Strong track record of publications in an industry setting
Nice to have
- Proficiency in C++
- Experience in financial markets
- Experience using NumPy and Pandas libraries
- Experience with the software development lifecycle
What you get
- Salary range of $175,000 — $200,000 USD
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role requires a strong academic background, which may limit candidates without a PhD
- The focus on collaboration may require strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment
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Listed by CTC Campus - Website on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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