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Quantitative Researcher

MomentMoment HQ
On-site Full-time $200K/yr - $325K/yr

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Experience Level

Entry Level

Qualifications

Quantitative researcher or trader backgroundBachelor's degree or PhD in a relevant fieldProficient in Python programmingAbility to solve complex problems independentlyStrong communication skills for client interaction

About the job

Quick Facts

  • Role: Quantitative Researcher

  • Location: 5 days/week @ NYC HQ

  • Base Salary: $200K to $325K

  • Equity: Competitive initial grant plus annual performance-based bonuses

About Moment

Moment is at the forefront of developing innovative trading and portfolio management technology. Our flagship product suite encompasses high-throughput market data pipelines, automated smart order routing algorithms, real-time portfolio ledgering and position tracking, as well as advanced portfolio optimization techniques.

Founded in 2023 by a dynamic team of quantitative traders and researchers from Citadel and Jane Street, we have successfully secured over $100 million in funding from notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Index Ventures. Our technology supports critical operations for financial institutions managing assets exceeding $8 trillion.

The Research Team at Moment tackles complex challenges such as:

  • Executing over 100K variable portfolio optimizations within seconds.

  • Creating machine learning models to predict relative value and future performance of fixed income securities.

  • Formulating risk models to assess the tracking error across portfolios.

  • Developing AI agents to conduct credit research, construct custom portfolios, and automate essential portfolio management functions.

You're a Great Fit If...

  • You are a quantitative researcher or trader, with a willingness to consider strong candidates from other fields.

  • You possess a bachelor's degree or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Economics, or Computer Science.

  • You have experience writing production-ready code in Python.

  • You are resourceful and eager to tackle challenges.

  • You enjoy collaborating closely with clients; at Moment, researchers also act as product managers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in fixed income quantitative research.

  • Familiarity with numerical optimization techniques.

  • Knowledge of factor and risk models.

  • Experience with Polars.

  • Proficiency in machine learning pipelines.

  • Experience with multi-modal LLMs.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • 401k

About Moment

Moment is revolutionizing the landscape of trading and portfolio management with cutting-edge technology. Our innovative solutions empower financial institutions to optimize their operations and maximize asset management efficiency.

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