Remote Quantitative Researcher – USA – Master the Markets from Home

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Join a powerhouse of financial innovation where your mathematical brilliance drives real-world alpha. We are seeking a visionary Quantitative Researcher to build high-frequency trading strategies in a 100% remote environment designed for deep work and high impact.

About the Role

As a Quantitative Researcher at Nexus Capital Management, you won’t just be crunching numbers; you will be architecting the future of algorithmic trading. This is a high-stakes, high-reward position where you will leverage massive datasets to identify market inefficiencies and develop predictive models that move the needle.

You will operate at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and financial theory. Your day-to-day involves designing rigorous backtesting frameworks, analyzing tick-level data, and collaborating with our global team of engineers to deploy low-latency strategies. Because this is a fully remote position, we prioritize output over hours, giving you the autonomy to solve complex problems in an environment where you are most productive.

Salary Range

$160,000 – $280,000 USD/year + Performance-Based Bonuses

What You Will Do

Strategy Development

You will research and implement novel quantitative strategies across multiple asset classes. By applying advanced statistical methods and machine learning, you will discover alpha signals that others miss. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of a strategy, from initial hypothesis to live production.

Data Engineering & Analysis

You will manipulate and analyze terabytes of structured and unstructured data. You’ll build robust pipelines to clean noisy data and ensure that your models are based on the highest quality information available. Your goal is to turn raw market noise into actionable intelligence.

Risk Management & Optimization

Beyond finding signals, you will optimize portfolio construction and manage risk. You will develop sophisticated hedging strategies to protect capital while maximizing returns, ensuring that our trading systems remain resilient during periods of extreme market volatility.

Requirements

Educational Background

• A PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Statistics.
• A proven track record of academic excellence or professional success in quantitative finance.

Technical Proficiency

• Expert-level proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and C++ for high-performance implementation.
• Deep knowledge of stochastic calculus, linear algebra, and time-series analysis.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases for handling large-scale financial datasets.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow is highly preferred.

Soft Skills

• An obsessive attention to detail and a passion for rigorous empirical testing.
• The ability to communicate complex mathematical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A self-starter mindset capable of thriving in a distributed, remote-first corporate culture.

Perks and Benefits

Ultimate Flexibility

Experience the freedom of a 100% remote lifestyle. Whether you work from a home office in New York or a quiet retreat in the mountains, our infrastructure ensures you have everything you need to succeed without a commute.

Elite Tooling

We provide a top-of-the-line hardware stipend, including high-performance workstations and multi-monitor setups, ensuring your local environment is as powerful as our server clusters.

Comprehensive Wellness

• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to ensure you avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Annual professional development budget for conferences, certifications, and advanced research materials.
• 401(k) matching to secure your long-term financial future.

Why Nexus Capital Management?

We believe that the best talent isn’t concentrated in a single city. By removing the geographic barriers of traditional hedge funds, we attract the brightest minds from across the globe. At Nexus, you are judged by the quality of your code and the profitability of your strategies, not by your presence in a cubicle. Join a team that values intellectual curiosity, rigorous debate, and the pursuit of mathematical truth.

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