Quantitative Systematic Trader – Master's: 2026

As a Quantitative Systematic Trader at Susquehanna youll combine quantitative research expertise with deep trading intuition to build and refine data-driven fully automated trading strategies. Youll actively monitor real-time strategy performance and use market behavior and feedback to improve and optimize profitability. Serving as a hybrid between traders and researchers Quantitative Systematic Traders focus more on alpha monetization execution efficiency and live trading performance.

What you can expect

Modelling. Apply probability theory statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to analyze and interpret market behavior

Alpha Monetization. Blend quantitative signals with trading intuition and live market insights to optimize existing strategies or build new ones from the ground up

Risk Management. Oversee the deployment and real-time operation of trading strategies fine-tune parameters and respond to anomalies as needed

Education. Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from senior professionals to accelerate your growth

Collaboration. Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with researchers and technologists to build parts of the execution engine

Masters students graduating by Summer 2026 in quantitative fields such as Mathematics Physics Statistics Electrical Engineering Computer Science Operations Research or Economics

Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions

Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment

Programmerscomfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python; experience with C (or another low-level language) is a plus

Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities

Self-motivated and quick to learn thriving in dynamic fast-moving environment

Strong Trading Interest and drive to develop a deep mental model of microstructure and market intuition

By applying to this role you will be automatically considered for the Quantitative Research position. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

Opportunities as a Quantitative Researcher and as a Quantitative Systematic Trader will be available in our Philadelphia and New York offices.

The annual base pay range for this role is $250000-$300000. Susquehanna considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position work experience education/training key skills as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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