Quantitative Researcher Futures

As a Quantitative Researcher in Futures at DRW, you develop and improve systematic trading signals using machine learning and statistical methods. You focus on non-linear signal modeling, regime-aware frameworks, and the integration of new data sources into existing research and risk systems. Working closely with traders and other quants, you own research projects with direct impact on live trading.

What you'll do

• Design non-linear signal combination frameworks, improving upon existing linear and mean-variance approaches
• Build regime-aware models and conditional signal frameworks based on market states such as volatility, correlations, and risk conditions
• Research, develop, and validate machine learning-based trading signals on intraday and daily data
• Integrate signals into risk sizing, portfolio construction, and optimization frameworks
• Work closely with traders and infrastructure teams to transition research into production

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or applied machine learning in financial markets
• A master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field
• Strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, and optimization
• Proficiency in Python and common data and machine learning libraries
• Experience working with time-series data and building predictive models
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate results clearly to trading teams

What we offer

• Annual base salary of $150,000 to $250,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and skill set
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance; 401k with discretionary employer match; short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance; health savings accounts; and flexible spending accounts

About DRW

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 30 years of experience, headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. The firm trades a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets, and has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.