Senior Quantitative Researcher/Strategy Developer

Company: Sunrise Futures, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Sunrise Futures is looking to hire a highly talented Senior Quantitative Researcher/Strategy Developer to join our team. The Role:

• Working collaboratively with the technology and business teams to develop an understanding of complex financial markets, products, and strategies.
• Analyzing financial market data to identify patterns and potential opportunities.
• Developing forecasts and building predictive and profitable trading models.
• Exploring and working with industry-leading software and research tools.
• Working alongside industry experts in the fields of technology and quantitative finance.
• Leading/mentoring junior team members.
• Working on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.
• Taking ownership of and leading projects from start to finish. The Requirements:
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science).
• Mathematical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Data-driven research experience.
• Programming skills and an understanding of basic programming concepts.
• Dependable and responsible team players.
• Self-motivated and "outside of the box" thinkers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to take ownership. The Company: At Sunrise Futures, we bring science to trading. We have built a perfect combination of an algorithmic trading engine, a scientific research laboratory, and a technology venture. We harness the combined power of our industry-leading research platform, cutting-edge technology, and highly talented team to produce algorithmic trading strategies in markets all around the globe. By putting a tremendous emphasis on scientific trading, we have had a growing profit stream ever since our inception. Sunrise Futures is a mix of computer scientists, physicists, engineers, and mathematicians - but in a nutshell - we are all problem solvers. At Sunrise, we strive to maintain a highly collaborative and productive environment. By selecting only individuals who we truly believe are a good match for the firm and vice versa, we have built an exceptional team and workplace where everyone can thrive, learn, and excel to their maximum potential. The Benefits:
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Fully covered medical and dental insurance premiums.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Daily catered lunches plus fully stocked kitchens with snacks.
• Free gym membership.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• RTA commuter plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Frequent company events, happy hours, and more!
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