Quantitative Researcher

Jane Street is a quantitative trading firm with a unique focus on technology and collaborative problem solving. Founded in 2000, it has grown to become one of the world's most prominent and respected proprietary trading firms, known for its use of sophisticated mathematical models and high-speed, high-volume automated trading strategies. Jane Street operates globally, with offices in some of the world's major financial centres, including New York, London, and Hong Kong. The firm is involved in many different financial markets, trading a wide variety of financial instruments, such as equities, fixed income (including bonds and interest rate products), commodities, and derivatives. Technology and innovation are at the core of Jane Street's operations. The firm is renowned for its advanced proprietary technology that enables it to analyse and execute trades rapidly in response to market conditions. Its traders, researchers, and developers work closely together in highly collaborative teams, leveraging their skills in quantitative analysis, computer science, and mathematics to develop and refine their trading strategies. Jane Street is also known for its company culture, which emphasises learning, teamwork, and a flat organisational structure. This approach fosters an environment where ideas and strategies can be openly discussed and tested, irrespective of one's role or seniority. The firm places a strong emphasis on education and intellectual growth, offering various training programs and workshops to its employees.

• Able to apply logical and mathematical thinking to all kinds of problems
• Intellectually curious—asking great questions is more important than knowing all the answers
• A strong programmer who is interested in learning to write code in OCaml, even if you’ve never done functional programming before
• An open-minded thinker and precise communicator who enjoys interacting with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and areas of expertise
• Fluent in English