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Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Flexible schedule, • Home office stipend, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Profit sharing Stormlight Capital LLC is a high-frequency trading firm and market maker specializing in event contracts. Leveraging advanced technology and quantitative expertise, we deliver deep liquidity, efficient pricing, and robust risk management for our proprietary trading strategies. Continuous innovation and disciplined execution keep us at the forefront of event-based markets. Role Summary You will spearhead research initiatives that transform largescale textual and structured datasets into systematic trading signals. Working closely with portfolio managers, data engineers, and software developers, you will own the full research lifecyclefrom idea generation and data acquisition through model development, backtesting, and handoff to production. What Youll Do • Identify predictive patterns in alternative textual and tabular data sources, • Mine timeseries and crosssectional relationships in highfrequency and daily tabular data, • Build and compare NLP architectures (transformers, embeddings, topic & sentiment models), • Develop statistical and machinelearning models (linear factor, treebased, gradient boosting, neural nets) that combine textderived features with numeric factors, • Construct robust, transactioncostaware backtests, • Partner with Data Engineering to scale data pipelines and feature stores, • Work with Portfolio Engineering to integrate signals into systematic strategies and monitor live performance, • Present findings to senior leadership; contribute to Stormlights research culture through whitepapers, internal talks, and code reviewsMinimum Qualifications, • Education M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or a related quantitative field, • Programming Expertlevel Python (pandas, NumPy, PyTorch or TensorFlow, scikitlearn); solid SQL; version control (git), • NLP & ML Handson experience training and finetuning large language models, embeddings, and classical NLP pipelines; strong grasp of supervised learning, regularization, crossvalidation, and hyperparameter optimization, • Data Handling Comfort manipulating TBscale datasets; proficiency with Spark, Dask, or comparable distributed frameworks, • Research Rigor Track record of designing repeatable experiments, performing thorough statistical validation, and communicating uncertainty, • Communication Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for stakeholdersPreferred/Bonus Skills, • Prior alpharesearch or riskmodeling experience in equities, futures, options, or FX, • Familiarity with market microstructure and execution cost modeling, • Contributions to opensource ML/NLP projects or published researchWhy Stormlight, • Impact from Day 1 Your models feed directly into active portfolios, • ResearchFirst Culture time for bluesky experimentation; regular reading groups, • Competitive Total Compensation Base salary, performancelinked bonus, and profitshare., • Flexibility Hybrid schedule or fully remote in a USfriendly time zone This is a remote position.

Job Description Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Work on cutting-edge quantitative research that directly powers automated trading in highly competitive global markets., • Partner closely with traders, software engineers, and fellow quants to design, test, and deploy strategies end-to-end., • Choose a focus aligned with your strengths: alpha modeling or execution/microstructure optimization., • Senior-level path for candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience and a strong track record. Job Description • Apply advanced quantitative methods to solve problems in financial modeling, algorithm development, and system optimization., • Collaborate with traders and developers to improve a complex, evolving algorithmic trading infrastructure., • Design and implement tools for traders, explore new trading ideas, and refine existing strategies., • Build, test, and maintain automated trading algorithms and risk management logic from scratch., • Analyze and optimize system performance, including latency, stability, and execution quality., • Conduct historical research and back-tests using large data sets and database tools., • Communicate market developments, model behavior, and research insights to traders and other stakeholders., • For modeling-focused work: design automated market-making and risk management algorithms, and build statistically driven position-taking strategies., • For execution-focused work: perform post-trade analysis, investigate system behavior, optimize algorithm parameters, study market microstructure, and drive execution system improvements. Requirements Qualifications • 2+ years of full-time, professional experience in a quantitative research, trading, or high-performance technology role, ideally at an algorithmic trading firm or similar environment., • Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a closely related quantitative field., • Ability to write and maintain clean, organized, object-oriented Python code; C++ experience is a plus., • Proven experience in at least one of the following: options and volatility modeling, statistical analysis on large data sets, or diagnosing and optimizing algorithm logic in latency-sensitive or high-throughput distributed systems., • Expertise working with MySQL or similar databases for historical research and back-testing., • Passion for innovation and solving open-ended, data-rich problems., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly., • Collaborative attitude with a competitive drive and comfort with metrics-based performance evaluation., • Practical, production-focused mindset with a track record of delivering impactful solutions. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Competitive base salary in the 155,000 to 190,000 range, plus annual discretionary performance bonus., • Top-tier medical and dental coverage, along with additional benefits., • Relocation assistance package if you are moving to Chicago., • Generous vacation policy and ongoing training and continuing education opportunities., • Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages provided daily., • Regular group outings, company events, and a casual dress environment., • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance

Job Description Who We Are Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create. TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise. Description TMG is seeking an Experienced Mid-Frequency Quantitative Researcher / Trader with a track record of success to lead an entrepreneurial initiative in this area at the firm. Responsibilities • Research and develop predictive features and signals for mid and high frequency trading, • Design and maintain robust frameworks for signal evaluation, including backtesting and performance diagnostics., • Continuously monitor and refine features and signals to adapt to evolving market dynamics, ensuring feature and signal robustness across regimes and conditions., • Monitor and analyze the performance of signals post-production, identifying degradation and opportunities for refinement.Requirements, • Breadth and depth in mathematical background, • Passion and experience in feature engineering, signal generation, and building robust predictive models, • 3+ years experience as a quantitative researcher with specific experience in the Interest Rate space We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families. TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Job Description Who We Are Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create. TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise. Description TMG is seeking an Experienced Mid-Frequency Quantitative Researcher / Trader with a track record of success to lead an entrepreneurial initiative in this area at the firm. Responsibilities • Develop automated medium frequency trading strategies across all futures products with expected holding periods of minutes to hours, • Create and improve quantitative models for predicting futures prices, • Build out and improve our signals library, • Collaborate within a group and across the firm to improve our backtester and other necessary tools to build a sustainable trading business (desk)Requirements, • Must have experience successfully developing quantitative models for profitable trading, • Breadth and depth in mathematical background, • Demonstrated passion for financial markets and market microstructure, • Strong numerical programming skills in Python; industry C++ experience is a plus, • Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families. TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Job DescriptionWhat You’ll Do: At Valkyrie, Quantitative Researchers are expected to apply their quantitative skill set to solve challenging problems in financial modeling, algorithm development, and system optimizations. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with traders and software developers in a highly collaborative environment to improve Valkyrie’s complex, ever-evolving algorithmic infrastructure. Specific responsibilities can range from building tools for traders to exploring new trading ideas, to writing algorithms from scratch, to automating and refining existing strategies, to analyzing and optimizing system performance. You will also inform traders about the market developments, tools, and models that drive Valkyrie’s trading activities. What You’ll Need: • Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent, • Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Passion for the financial markets, • Strong working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and optimization, • Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Drive and maturity to handle considerable responsibility, • Capability to quickly recover from mistakes, • Proficient in python with experience using common data science libraries What You’ll Get:, • Competitive salaries and performance bonuses, • Top-tier medical and dental coverage, • Relocation assistance packages, • Generous vacation policy, • Training opportunities and continuing education, • Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages, • Group outings and company parties, • Casual dress environmentSalary range, • $140,000

Job DescriptionWhat You’ll Do: At Valkyrie, Quantitative Researchers are expected to apply their quantitative skill set to solve challenging problems in financial modeling, algorithm development, and system optimizations. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with traders and software developers in a highly collaborative environment to improve Valkyrie’s complex, ever-evolving algorithmic infrastructure. Specific responsibilities can range from building tools for traders to exploring new trading ideas, to writing algorithms from scratch, to automating and refining existing strategies, to analyzing and optimizing system performance. You will also inform traders about the market developments, tools, and models that drive Valkyrie’s trading activities. Quantitative Researchers here focus on one of two areas: modeling or execution. Modeling Quantitative Researchers are expected to design automated market-making and risk management algorithms, and to build statistically driven position taking strategies. Execution Quantitative Researchers are expected to perform post-trade analysis, system behavior investigations, algo parameter optimizations, market microstructure studies, and other execution system optimizations. This role is for experienced applicants. Those with 3+ years of relevant experience will be considered for a Senior-level role. What You’ll Need: • 2+ years of full-time, professional experience in quantitative research, trading, or technology role—ideally in an algorithmic trading firm or a similar high-performance environment, • Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent, • Ability to write and maintain a repository of clean, organized, object-oriented Python code; C++ experience is a plus, • Proven experience in Options and volatility modeling, or statistical analysis on large data sets OR Diagnosing and optimizing algo logic in latency-sensitive or high-throughput distributed systems, • Expertise working with MySQL or similar databases in conducting historical research and back-testing, • Passion for innovation and solving open-ended, data-rich problems, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex, technical ideas clearly, • Collaborative attitude with a competitive drive and comfort with metrics-based performance evaluation, • Practical mindset with a focus on delivering impactful, production-grade solutions What You’ll Get:, • Competitive salaries and performance bonuses, • Top-tier medical and dental coverage, • Relocation assistance packages, • Generous vacation policy, • Training opportunities and continuing education, • Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages, • Group outings and company parties, • Casual dress environmentSalary range, • $155,000 - $190,000 a year, • This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.Our Vision

Job Description Pay: $155,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Work on cutting-edge quantitative research that directly powers automated trading in highly competitive global markets., • Partner closely with traders, software engineers, and fellow quants to design, test, and deploy strategies end-to-end., • Choose a focus aligned with your strengths: alpha modeling or execution/microstructure optimization., • Senior-level path for candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience and a strong track record. Job Description • Apply advanced quantitative methods to solve problems in financial modeling, algorithm development, and system optimization., • Collaborate with traders and developers to improve a complex, evolving algorithmic trading infrastructure., • Design and implement tools for traders, explore new trading ideas, and refine existing strategies., • Build, test, and maintain automated trading algorithms and risk management logic from scratch., • Analyze and optimize system performance, including latency, stability, and execution quality., • Conduct historical research and back-tests using large data sets and database tools., • Communicate market developments, model behavior, and research insights to traders and other stakeholders., • For modeling-focused work: design automated market-making and risk management algorithms, and build statistically driven position-taking strategies., • 2+ years of full-time, professional experience in a quantitative research, trading, or high-performance technology role, ideally at an algorithmic trading firm or similar environment., • Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a closely related quantitative field., • Ability to write and maintain clean, organized, object-oriented Python code; C++ experience is a plus., • Proven experience in at least one of the following: options and volatility modeling, statistical analysis on large data sets, or diagnosing and optimizing algorithm logic in latency-sensitive or high-throughput distributed systems., • Expertise working with MySQL or similar databases for historical research and back-testing., • Passion for innovation and solving open-ended, data-rich problems., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly., • Collaborative attitude with a competitive drive and comfort with metrics-based performance evaluation., • Practical, production-focused mindset with a track record of delivering impactful solutions., • Competitive base salary in the 155,000 to 190,000 range, plus annual discretionary performance bonus., • Top-tier medical and dental coverage, along with additional benefits., • Relocation assistance package if you are moving to Chicago., • Generous vacation policy and ongoing training and continuing education opportunities., • Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages provided daily., • Regular group outings, company events, and a casual dress environment. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance

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