Quantitative Researcher - PhD: 2026

Role Overview

Susquehanna International Group invites accomplished researchers to advance their careers in quantitative finance. This role involves tackling distinct challenges compared to academia, requiring exceptional detail orientation and a continuous drive for deep understanding.

Responsibilities

• Dive into market data using mathematical, statistical, and programming tools to explore and validate trading ideas.
• Engage in the quantitative project lifecycle, from conceiving an idea to implementing it alongside technologists for backtesting and production deployment.
• Discover new market patterns that could develop into viable trading signals.
• Collaborate continuously with traders, researchers, and strategists to refine and optimize trading strategies.
• Participate in ongoing research to improve the performance of embedded trading signals.
• Benefit from an extensive orientation program that bridges academic knowledge and industry practices, including options pricing, proprietary data techniques, and data analysis skills.
• Leverage the open, interactive trading floor environment for continuous learning and exchanging ideas.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a PhD in a quantitatively intensive field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or economics.
• Demonstrate outstanding mathematical problem-solving ability.
• Possess excellent communication skills tailored to dynamic, collaborative environments.
• Exhibit solid practical computing capabilities with an emphasis on efficiency and reliability rather than specific programming languages.
• Have experience conducting comprehensive research projects.
• Prior finance industry experience is not mandatory.
• Visa sponsorship is provided for eligible candidates.

Additional Information

• Applicants will also be considered for the Quantitative Systematic Trader role without requiring a separate application.
• Susquehanna offers a leading educational program combining classroom learning, simulations, and a secondment opportunity at their Philadelphia office to support professional development.
• The workplace culture is flat and collaborative, promoting impact regardless of hierarchy.
• Compensation includes competitive salary, bonuses, extra leave, private healthcare, gym subsidies, regular meals, and wellness programs.
• Engagement in social, sporting, and community activities is encouraged.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship are available where necessary.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm driven by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. The organization blends expertise from researchers, engineers, and traders to create and execute systematic trading strategies. Leveraging machine learning alongside extensive quantitative research on large datasets, Susquehanna uncovers actionable insights to address the complexities of global financial markets.

Equal Opportunity

Susquehanna embraces diversity and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. They encourage applicants from all backgrounds and invite inquiries regarding accessibility needs.