Senior Quant Researcher - Volatility

Squarepoint Capital
📍 Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted March 01, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview:


  • Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.

  • Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.

  • Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.
  • Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

  • Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.

  • Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.

  • During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.
  • Required Qualifications: 

  • Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.

  • Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Pyth...
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    Job Details

    • Location Madrid, Community of Madrid
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Mathematical Science Occupations
    • Posted Date March 01, 2026
    • Application Deadline April 10, 2026