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Quantitative Research Analyst

Develop and optimize real-time quantitative trading models and strategies across various asset classes. Perform statistical analysis on financial market data to generate new indicator ideas.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted May 24, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

We are currently looking for highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional academic and/or industry achievement who are interested in working in a fast paced, stimulating and dynamic environment. Primary Responsibilities: Develop, modify, optimize, test and implement real time quantitative trading models and strategies. Perform statistical analysis of historical and current financial market data. Research strategies in equities, futures, fixed income, and other asset classes. Generate new indicator ideas. Requirements: PhD or Masters in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Operations Research. Must possess expert level C/C++ programming skills. Incredibly strong problem solving and analytical skills. Time series analysis and statistical modeling experience. Some financial experience desired but not required. Must be a strong self-starter and able to work well independently.

What you’ll do

Develop and optimize real-time quantitative trading models and strategies across various asset classes. Perform statistical analysis on financial market data to generate new indicator ideas.

Requirements

Requires a PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Operations Research. Expert-level C/C++ programming skills and experience in time series analysis are essential.

Other relevant skills

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  • C/C++ Programming
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Quantitative Trading
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Financial Market Analysis

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Data & Analytics
  • Science & Research
  • Technology
  • Software

Additional details

Minimum education
Master’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week