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Campus Quantitative Researcher, PhD (Full-Time)

Jump Trading · Chicago; New York

Posted 23 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
Jump Trading's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of Jump Trading's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Jump Trading
high
87 stale, 3 reposted of 109 open
Hiring momentum
128 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Jump Trading's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Jump Trading.

About this role

As a Campus Quantitative Researcher at Jump Trading Group, you will engage in building predictive models and developing algorithms for automated trading in global financial markets. The role combines elements of quantitative research, data science, trading, and software development, with an initial focus on training in trading, programming, and quantitative analysis. You will collaborate with trading teams to leverage advanced computational resources and apply your skills in a dynamic environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 Jump Trading as an employer.

What you need

  • PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • Strong skills in programming and/or quantitative analysis (statistics, data mining, mathematics, machine learning)
  • Uncommon drive to learn and improve
  • Reliable and predictable availability

Nice to have

  • Exceptional achievements in any technical discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Operations Research, Neuroscience, Materials Science)
  • Curiosity about improving research with feedback from competitive markets

What you get

  • Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • Group Pension Scheme
  • Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Parking and Commuter Benefits

Worth weighing

  • No prior knowledge of finance or trading is necessary, which may appeal to candidates from diverse backgrounds
  • The role requires a strong commitment to training and continuous learning
  • The estimated base salary is high, but no additional compensation details are provided

Summarised from Jump Trading's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Jump Trading on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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