Junior Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.)
Posted December 24, 2024
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Old Mission lists Junior Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) in Chicago, IL, United States.
Research derivatives-pricing models with the options trading group. The junior PhD role includes calibration, analysis of model Greeks and work on volatility products across asset classes.
Published base pay: $175,000–$250,000 per year. Pay scope: Chicago. Junior PhD researcher; derivatives pricing. Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employer’s terms.
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Research candidates should prepare derivatives models, calibration, Greeks and numerical methods. Traders should work on probability, pricing and decisions under time pressure.
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