Quantitative Researcher – Stat Arb

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Selby Jennings
175000 - 225000 USD / Year
  • Finance
  • FullTime
  • Applications have closed

Join the most profitable team at a leading multi-strategy investment firm. This group is the engine behind the fund’s largest PnL, driving performance across global equities, options, and futures. We’re looking for a high-performing Quantitative Researcher with experience in global equity stat arb, futures stat arb, or volatility arbitrage to help push the boundaries of systematic trading.

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Be part of the firm’s top alpha-generating team
  • Collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and traders in a tight-knit, intellectually rigorous environment
  • Solve complex problems using cutting-edge data science, machine learning, and optimization techniques

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and test predictive signals to forecast asset prices
  • Analyze large, diverse datasets to uncover trading insights
  • Build and refine statistical and machine learning models
  • Develop robust research infrastructure for simulation, execution, and portfolio optimization

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in equities stat arb, futures stat arb, or vol arb
  • Strong quantitative background (Math, CS, Physics, etc.)
  • A collaborative mindset and passion for solving hard problems in a high-impact setting

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team where your ideas and contributions directly drive trading success. Reach out or apply to learn more.