Quantitative Researcher

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The Clear Street Markets team adds liquidity and transparency to electronic markets across the globe.

Our cross discipline team holds degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, and Statistics. We share ideas and collaborate to maximize our differing experiences and backgrounds. Our team finds inspiration everywhere, including academia and parallel industries; sparking our next great ideas.

As a Quantitative Researcher, you will focus on gathering insights from large, complex, heterogeneous data sets. You will use statistical approaches and machine learning techniques to find patterns and predict market behaviors. You will work closely with traders to improve existing strategies, uncover new trading opportunities, and to implement algorithms. The feedback loop provided by the markets comes fast, allowing you to test new hypotheses, iterate, and push the limits of your models, strategies, and creativity.


Qualifications:

  • You have achieved academic excellence in a highly quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Physics, Math, Statistics, Engineering, etc).
  • You have a proven track record of applying a variety of techniques to identify the signal in the noise of vast high dimensional data sets.
  • Your deep knowledge of the assumptions made by different statistical approaches hastens your research as you quickly identify the right technique to apply to any data set. You have deep insights into the statistics and math that underpin machine learning and predictive modeling techniques (including regression analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, SVM, etc.)
  • You have used compute clusters to conduct computational costly statistical research and are well versed in using job schedulers (Condor, ) in distributed research environments.
  • You are fluent in python and the various well maintained statistical and machine learning packages
  • You have experience developing software in a linux environment and you easily write object oriented code (preferably have experience with C++)


We offer
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  • The opportunity to join a small and growing team of good people, where you can make a difference.
  • An environment that champions collaboration and prioritizes pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
  • Work that is fast paced, intellectually challenging, and most of all, profoundly rewarding.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and perks
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Location

Located in the heart of the Financial District with entrances to the Oculus.

An Insider's view of Clear Street

What are some social events your company does?

The Women's Club of Clear Street is a monthly employee resource group where we provide a time for the women and allies of our company to connect and engage in meaningful discussion. We're really trying to create a support network for the current and future women of Clear Street.

Erin

People Operations Manager

How does the company support your career growth?

At Clear Street, everyone wants to succeed both individually and as a company. I have the rare opportunity to work towards building a business from the ground up. Plus, I’m working alongside some of the best people in the industry.

Jordan

Associate Director, Derivatives

What are Clear Street Perks + Benefits

Clear Street Benefits Overview

In addition to a startup culture with collaborative teammates and advancement opportunities, there are many other great perks when you join Clear Street. Employees receive competitive incentive packages, a 401k match, and options for full medical, dental and vision insurance. We also offer generous vacation time and flexible work schedules. For those working in our New York, San Diego, Tampa, and Chicago offices, perks include a lunch stipend, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours and amazing views.

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
Clear Street has partnered with Non Profits such as Dress for Success, Feed the Frontlines, and Code Nation.
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
Employee awards
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Clear Street employees can contribute up to an FSA.
Disability insurance
Disability insurance covers 60% of annual salary up to $5,000 monthly maximum payout.
Dental insurance
Our dental plan covers up to $2000 of expenses, annually.
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
We host a Wellness Week in the 4 World Trade Center Office. We also have Yoga series where we host yoga at 5 pm in the 4 World Trade Center Office.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Clear Street matches contributions of up to 2% of our employees' salaries.
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
$18 in Doordash credit and catered lunch on Fridays.
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
We provide free breakfast options daily. Employees are also given $15 per day to order lunch through our Seamless account Monday through Thursday. On Friday, we offer a pizza lunch, enjoyed together.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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