We teach our Graduate Quantitative Researchers to use their problem-solving skills and mathematical creativity to find solutions in competitive and constantly changing financial markets. Working along other researchers, traders, and technologists, you'll use an academic research approach to transform our quantitative modeling into trading opportunities. You can expect to be working alongside a trading team and be part of the day-to-day collaboration that makes us successful. From the moment you join SIG, you're be able to see the application and high impact of your work on the success of our trading strategies.
You'll learn:
Option theory and option modeling in the classroom
Cutting edge techniques in machine learning and advanced statistics
Applications of optimisation and game theory to trading algorithms
What we're looking for
Graduating PhD's or Postdoc's with a passion for research and problem solving
Research interests in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics
Exceptional mathematical problem solving skills
Strong programming skills, with emphasis on using computers to reliably and efficiently perform tasks Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
Well-developed communication skills
Finance experience is a plus, but not required
Our Edge
Academically rigorous research with real-world application
Competitive salary
Fully-stocked kitchen, including breakfast and daily catered lunch
Casual dress code
On-site gym for SIG employees with 24hr access
Authentic social community (basketball team, gaming)
360-degree view of Sydney's Harbors (it really is Sydney's best office view)
We don't post salary ranges externally so any salary estimate you see listed here was not provided by SIG and may not be accurate.
SIG is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at SIG via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of SIG, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by SIG.
