D-Tech Quantitative Analyst

The D. E. Shaw Group

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Salary
$250,000 - $250,000

Job Description

Job Overview

Join our D-Tech Team in New York as a D-Tech Quantitative Analyst. This role involves applying mathematical techniques and writing software to develop, analyze, and implement statistical models for computerized financial trading strategies. The position emphasizes creativity and innovation to create novel approaches for profitable trading in global markets, all within an inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • statistical modeling
  • • data analysis
  • • Python
  • • linear algebra
  • • calculus
  • • probability theory
Preferred Skills
  • • econometric techniques
  • • algorithm development
Experience Level

PhD in mathematics, physics, financial engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

  • • Develop and maintain systematic forecasting models for credit-related computational trading strategies
  • • Analyze and develop computer-based models for forecasting security returns
  • • Build quantitative models to statistically test and validate hypotheses
  • • Construct mathematical models to forecast returns and optimize statistical predictive power
  • • Develop infrastructure and analytical software in Python and other languages
  • • Write production code for trading strategies within systematic trading infrastructure
  • • Optimize execution strategies and analyze model performance

Technical Environment

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Benefits & Perks

  • • Substantial variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
  • • Guaranteed sign-on bonus in the first year of hire
  • • Relocation bonus
  • • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • • 401(k) contribution matching
  • • Wellness reimbursement
  • • Family building benefits
  • • Charitable gift match program

Additional Information

Location
New York, NY
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$250,000 - $250,000

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of its staff.

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