Job Description

About Us

Kernel Trading Technologies started as a trading group in a hedge fund and is built on a successful track record of trading systematic strategies powered by scientific and cutting-edge technologies. The team is consisted of successful portfolio managers from top quantitative funds, top-notch machine learning researchers, statistics professors from academia and excellent technologist previously from high-frequency trading space. The team focuses on statistical arbitrage strategies trading global futures and has achieved high return and Sharpe every single year since inception. We are constantly looking for improvements to power and evolve our research and trading platform to expand our success story.

The Role

We are seeking highly qualified and talented Quantitative Researchers to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with our team of portfolio managers, quantitative developers and technologists to develop and improve upon our proprietary trading models and strategies. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning to real-world financial data, and contribute to the success of our trading operations.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

Develop, test, and implement quantitative models for our trading strategies, using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning models
Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities and improve model performance
Collaborate with quantitative developers to implement models and strategies in our trading system
Conduct research to stay current on market conditions and industry trends
Communicate complex quantitative concepts and their implications to non-technical team members

What you’ll bring

What you need:

Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering
Strong programming skills, preferably in Python or C++
Solid understanding of probability, statistics, and machine learning
Understanding of data structures, algorithmic complexities, and numerical algorithms
Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative, complex and highly technical team environment
Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving challenging problems using technology

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $90,000-$350,000 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities
Signing bonus

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Kernel Trading Technologies

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