Quantitative Researcher

🏢 Sevenresearch · 📍 New York 💰 $200,000 - $300,000 / yr

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Why Work With Us

Solve impactful problems. At Seven Research, our close-knit team unites brilliant minds passionate about pushing technological and scientific boundaries in the global markets. We provide state-of-the-art resources and cultivate intellectual freedom, enabling our people to develop groundbreaking solutions to the most complex challenges of our field. Our collaborative approach celebrates excellence from everyone, regardless of tenure.

Your Role

Our Quantitative Researchers are the intellectual architects of our trading strategies, responsible for developing sophisticated models that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. You will apply rigorous statistical and machine-learning methodologies to diverse financial datasets, develop innovative approaches to understand risk and returns, and design strategy frameworks leveraging first principles from economics and other fields.

What We’re Looking For

We seek ambitious and talented problem-solvers with strong quantitative backgrounds. No financial knowledge is expected. Quantitative Researcher candidates should have demonstrated capability in conducting cutting-edge research and analysis. We value team members who communicate clearly, have strong critical analysis skills, and can exercise ownership over projects. If working on challenging quantitative problems in a close-knit setting excites you, we’d love to get to know you.

The ideal candidate will possess most of the following:

PhD, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, physics, or a related quantitative field
Intellectual curiosity and passion to uncover the inner workings of the global markets
Proven track record developing sophisticated predictive models
Strong programming skills, including mastery of Python for data analysis
Knowledge of statistical and machine learning modeling frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills and research acumen
Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts
Experience working with large datasets and computationally intensive projects
Strong, collaborative mindset and commitment to team success

Job Compensation Range

The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $300,000. This does not include other forms of compensation and benefits

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Key Role Focus:

Testing methodological rigor, analytical depth, and the ability to distill complex qualitative or quantitative data into actionable strategic insights.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):

1. Hand-waving assumptions or presenting superficial insights derived from shallow research.
2. Inability to defend methodology or statistical significance under aggressive questioning.
3. Poor communication skills when translating technical data into business recommendations.

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I turn ambiguous market noise into razor-sharp, validated intelligence that executives can bet their strategy on.

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