Options Trading Quantitative Researcher – Work From Home

March 7, 2026

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Options Trading Quantitative Researcher – Work From Home We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Quantitative Researcher to join our options trading team. You will work in a collaborative team with the potential to deliver significant contributions through data-driven insights and by providing high-quality research tools enabling reproducible and well-tested research to take place across the firm. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing Python data science tools and frameworks. This includes conducting alpha research, identifying new trading opportunities, and monitoring models in production. This position is 100% Remote. Options Trading Quantitative Researcher Qualifications: – Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. – 2+ years of relevant work experience. – Experience conducting and applying quantitative research to options trading. – Experience integrating alpha signal research into options trading systems. – In depth understanding of options pricing and volatility modelling. – Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and machine learning for time-series data. – Excellent programming skills in Python (C++ familiarity is a plus). – Experience with software engineering best practices including TDD and arenaflex/CD. – Experience with distributed computing. – Prior experience developing on a Linux stack. – Effective prioritization while being mindful of long-term objectives. – Able to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced collaborative environment. – Strong attention to detail. – Outstanding communication skills to collaborate with different stakeholders across multiple geographical locations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Options Trading Quantitative Researcher, Options Trading, Quantitative Researcher, Python, C++, TDD, arenaflex/CD, Distributed Computing, Linux Stack, Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Quant, Alpha Signal Research, Options Pricing, Volatility Modelling, Remote, Work From Home, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting Looking for a top IT recruiter to help your company hire for similar positions in Chicago, IL or in other cities? Our IT recruiting company and staffing companies can help. We help companies that are looking to hire Options Trading Quantitative Researchers for jobs in Chicago, Illinois and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiters for tech jobs and IT staffing company today! Phone 630-428-0600 ext. 14 or email us at jobs@itrecruiters.technology. Click here to submit your resume for this job and others. Atlanta Tech Recruiters, Austin Technology Headhunters, Baltimore Technology Headhunters, Boston Massachusetts IT Recruiters, Charlotte North Carolina IT Recruiters, Chicago IL IT Recruiters, Cincinnati Executive Staffing, Cleveland IT Recruiters, Columbus IT Recruiters, Dallas Recruiting Agency, Denver Executive Search Firms, Detroit Executive Tech Recruiting, Fort Lauderdale Technical Recruiters, Houston Recruiters for IT, Indianapolis Technology Headhunters, Jacksonville IT Headhunters, Kansas City Information Technology Recruiters, Los Angeles IT Recruiters, Miami IT Recruiters, Minneapolis IT Recruiters, Nashville IT Recruiters, New Jersey IT Recruiters, New York IT Recruiters, Phoenix IT Recruiters, Raleigh IT Recruiters, Salt Lake City Tech Recruiters, San Antonio IT Recruiters, San Diego IT Recruiters, San Francisco IT Recruiters, San Jose IT Recruitment, Seattle Information Technology Recruiters, Silicon Valley Executive Staffing, St Louis Executive Search Firms, Tampa Executive Tech Recruiting, Washington DC Technical Recruiters Information For Employers > General Information | About Us | How We Work | Trading Industry | Healthcare Information Technology | Government Contract Expertise | Request Services Information For Job Seekers > General Information | Find A Job | Submit Resume | How We Work | Trading Industry Tech Pros | Healthcare (HIT) | Security-Cleared | Successful Interviewing | Sample Interview Questions General Information > About Us | Our Values | Meet Our President | Position Types | Technologies | Blog | Coverage Area [aioseo_breadcrumbs] Apply tot his job

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