Senior Quantitative Researcher

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify automate and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash Betterment SoFi Webull and eToro amongst many others; collectively Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22 million end customers.

At Apex we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo which was manual slow and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. Were digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

When youre at Apex you drive this change. Youre part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin Dallas Chicago New York Portland Belfast and Manila are home to over 1000 employees.

Together were shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. grit results empathy accountability and teamwork with Apex.

Were proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do the purpose-driven nature of our work and the collaborative culture weve created. Here are just a few of the many awards weve recently received:

Best Places to Work

- Presented by BuiltIn

WealthTech of the Year

2025- Presented by US FinTech Awards

The Worlds Top 250 Fintech Companies

2024- Presented by CNBC

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Position: Position: Senior Quantitative Researcher

Location: 100 Somerset Corp. Blvd. 2nd Floor Bridgewater NJ 08807

Responsibilities: Lead the design development and implementation of advanced quantitative models and algorithms to support trading strategies across various asset classes. Analyze large and complex datasets to identify patterns trends and opportunities for alpha generation. Conduct thorough testing and validation of quantitative models to ensure accuracy robustness and reliability under various market conditions. Collaborate with risk management teams to assess and mitigate risks associated with quantitative models and trading strategies. Work closely with technology teams to integrate quantitative models into trading systems and platforms ensuring seamless execution and performance. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including traders developers and risk managers. Position supervises 1 Junior Quantitative Researcher.

Educ./experience: Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics Finance or a related field plus two (2) years of post-baccalaureate experience as a Quantitative Researcher or in a related position. Experience must include: Statistical inference time-series econometrics; Data/ML libraries including NumPy pandas SciPy statsmodels and scikit-learn; knowledge of portfolio theory; and experience with data visualization using JupyterLab. Position supervises 1 Junior Quantitative Researcher.

To apply please email your resume to:

Salary range: $138278 - $175000/year

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance PTO 401K

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Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

EEO Statement

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