Quantitative Researcher

Position Summary

Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with an excellent background in statistical techniques and data analysis. In this role, you will navigate the full research process and apply a rigorous scientific approach to design sophisticated investment models for trading a variety of global markets.

Responsibilities of a Quantitative Researcher

• Use a rigorous scientific method to develop sophisticated investment models and shape our insights into how the markets will behave.
• Apply quantitative techniques like machine learning to a vast array of datasets.
• Create and test complex investment ideas and partner with our engineers to test your theories.
• Join our reading circles to stay up to date on the latest research papers in your fields.
• Attend academic seminars to learn from thought leaders from top universities.
• Share insights from conferences focused on statistics, machine learning, and data science.

Qualifications for a Quantitative Researcher

• Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline, like statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science (all levels welcome, from bachelor’s to doctorate).
• Intermediate skills in at least one programming language (like C, C++, Java, or Python).
• Experience performing an in-depth research project, examining real-world data.
• Ability to think independently and creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Benefits at Two Sigma

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance.
• Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms.
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship.
• Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves.
• Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup.

The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $325,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

Two Sigma is an equal opportunity workplace, committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations.

Key skills/competency

• Statistical techniques
• Data analysis
• Investment modeling
• Machine learning
• Quantitative research
• Algorithm development
• Financial markets
• Programming (C/C++/Java/Python)
• Scientific method
• Complex problem solving