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Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.\nAbout the Position\nWe are currently recruiting a Quantitative Researcher to join our ETF trading team in our Chicago headquarters. This Quantitative Researcher will be working directly with our international and domestic ETF/Equities trading group to review and develop pricing models, analyze and evaluate trades, and participate in idea generation to improve current models and algorithms. This Quantitative Researcher could potentially play a major role in growing the quant team and be expected to have an entrepreneurial mindset.\nResponsibilities\nInvestigate existing equities, commodities, and FX pricing models and propose improvements.\nCalibrate new models for unique market environments.\nReverse engineer how the rest of the world behaves in different market environments.\nDevelop databases of information, utilizing our expansive existing resources, to assist with new ideas and research.\nExplore trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns.\nParticipate in the idea-generation process with other traders and developers.\nRequired Skills\nAn advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or one of the hard sciences.\nDemonstrated expertise in statistical analysis. 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Must be organized and detail-oriented and have the ability to manage multiple work streams.\nProven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards.\nBenefits and Perks\nFully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance\nFully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site\nTuition Reimbursement Program\n401(k) with employer match\nPaid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves\nCommuter and Flexible Spending Programs\nBase Salary Range \n$170,000 - $300,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter. \nOld Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. 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