Volatility Quantitative Researcher (Miami) (Full-Time)

Walleye Capital is a multi-strategy investment firm specializing in Volatility, Fundamental Equities, and Quant strategies. They are seeking a motivated and technical Quantitative Researcher to join their Equity Volatility team in Miami, responsible for researching, designing, and automating alpha trading strategies.

What you'll do:

• Work with traders and quants to research, design, and automate alpha trading strategies
• Manipulate proprietary and public data to build custom data sets for use in research and model development
• Build predictive models of asset prices over short, medium, and long term frequencies using simple and advanced regression techniques, including machine learning
• Assist portfolio manager in building portfolio optimization tools to monetize trading signals and manage risk
• Work with portfolio manager and technology teams to completely automate strategy execution

What they're looking for:

• Proficiency in statistical analysis and modelling of time series financial data in Python is required
• Basic understanding of financial instruments including stocks and options
• Role is open to new graduates or first-time finance jobs
• Strong communication skills, such as ability to clarify task requirements, communicate research findings, and propose solutions to challenges are required
• Commitment to thorough, accurate work