Junior Quantitative Researcher (New Grad/Entry-Level) Job at Valkyrie Trading, Chicago, IL

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  • Valkyrie Trading
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

At Valkyrie, Quantitative Researchers are expected to apply their quantitative skill set to solve challenging problems in financial modeling, algorithm development, and system optimizations. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with traders and software developers in a highly collaborative environment to improve Valkyrie’s complex, ever-evolving algorithmic infrastructure. Specific responsibilities can range from building tools for traders to exploring new trading ideas, to writing algorithms from scratch, to automating and refining existing strategies, to analyzing and optimizing system performance. You will also inform traders about the market developments, tools, and models that drive Valkyrie’s trading activities. 

What You’ll Need:
  • Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent
  • Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for the financial markets
  • Strong working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and optimization
  • Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Drive and maturity to handle considerable responsibility
  • Capability to quickly recover from mistakes
  • Proficient in python with experience using common data science libraries

Please note we are unable to sponsor H1-B or F-1 STEM OPT for Junior roles at this time.

What You’ll Get:
  • Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
  • Top-tier medical and dental coverage
  • Relocation assistance packages
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Training opportunities and continuing education
  • Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
  • Group outings and company parties
  • Casual dress environment
Salary range
  • $140,000
  • This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Tags

Casual work, Relocation package,

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