Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) - 2027 Graduate Program - (August Start)

Old MissionChicago, IL, United StatesFull-Time Quant Researcher

Posted July 30, 2026

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Join the August 2027 intake in Chicago and research options pricing with the trading team. Improve volatility and derivatives models, inspect calibration and Greeks, build Python research libraries, and investigate market microstructure and new trading ideas.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative discipline, despite the PhD role title. Derivatives and volatility modelling, forward curves and volatility surfaces; understanding of equity/index products, variance instruments and VIX. Python and C++ are required. Organisation and clear collaboration under time pressure are important.

Programme details

Discretionary bonus and full-time employee benefits are additional to base salary.

Employer-published base pay

USD 175,000–250,000 / year

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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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