2027 Quantitative Researcher Graduate (DV Equities)

As a 2027 Quantitative Researcher (Graduate) at DV Equities, you take direct ownership of systematic signal generation across multiple time horizons. You work side-by-side with senior researchers and traders to explore market data, develop predictive signals, and build models that directly inform real trading decisions. DV Equities is the Asia-Pacific equities and futures market-making business of the DV Group, trading cash equities, ETFs, index futures and related products on exchanges across the region.

What you'll do

• Analyze market data to uncover patterns, inefficiencies, and predictive signals across different time horizons
• Build and backtest quantitative models using historical market data in a simulation environment
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques, with an emphasis on tree-based methods, to enhance signal quality
• Collaborate closely with traders and researchers to translate research insights into robust trading strategies
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines for large-scale, high-frequency, and time-series market data
• Iterate on research prototypes based on backtest results and team feedback, with increasing independence
• Monitor live strategy performance and refine models based on real market feedback

What you bring

• Current pursuit of a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related), with expected graduation by Summer 2027
• Strong proficiency in Python
• A strong foundation in math, probability, and statistics
• Genuine interest in financial markets, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to maintain composure and communicate clearly under pressure
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and multitasking skills

Nice to have

• Experience with SQL, statistical modeling, or C++
• Prior internship experience in trading, quantitative research, or data analysis
• Hands-on experience in either high-frequency orderbook research or longer-term signal generation through academic projects, prior internships, or independent research

About DV Equities

DV Equities is part of the DV Group, a financial services firm founded two decades ago and headquartered in Chicago with more than 600 people across North America, Europe and Asia. Since 2016, DV Trading has operated as an independent proprietary trading firm using its own capital, strategies and risk management to provide liquidity to markets worldwide.