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Quantitative Analyst, Northbrook, IL - The Quantitative Analyst will assist in the research, design ... or PhD in financial engineering, applied math, statistics, econometrics, or related field ...

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How much do phd quantitative analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for phd quantitative analyst in the United States is $133,877.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Phd Quantitative Analyst vs Quantitative Researcher?

AspectPhd Quantitative AnalystQuantitative Researcher
Required CredentialsPhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or related fieldMaster's or PhD often preferred, but not always required
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, hedge funds, investment banksFinancial institutions, research firms, hedge funds
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in finance for risk modeling, trading strategiesUsed in finance, tech, and research sectors for data analysis

The main difference is that Phd Quantitative Analysts typically hold a PhD and focus on developing complex models for financial decision-making, while Quantitative Researchers may have a master's or PhD and focus more on data analysis and research to inform strategies. Both roles require strong quantitative skills and are prevalent in finance and research industries.

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Infographic showing various Phd Quantitative Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,877 per year, or $64.4 per hour.

Quantitative Analyst

Next Step Systems

Northbrook, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Quantitative Analyst, Northbrook, IL
- The Quantitative Analyst will assist in the research, design, development, and optimization of proprietary in-house trading models.
- Quantitative model construction and maintenance; responsible for a large range of quantitative models and modeling resources, including legacy model evolution, new model development, and analysis of economic and financial data.
- Design, conduct, and administer studies of long-range trends significant to the securities markets.
- Organize and conduct data collection.
- Summarize work in formal and informal presentations.
Qualifications:
- Advanced quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in a high-level programming language (R or Python).
- Experience working with large data sets.
- Knowledge of Databases (MySQL, SQL, etc.).
- Experience with data integrity, regression, performance testing.
- Ability to independently move projects through from inception to completion.
- Basic understanding of financial markets.
- Ability to explain complex topics orally and in writing.
- Bachelor's degree (required).
- Master's or PhD in financial engineering, applied math, statistics, econometrics, or related field (preferred).
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Northbrook IL Jobs, Quantitative Analyst, R, Python, Quant, Quantitative, Large Data Sets, MySQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Regression, Performance Testing, Financial Markets, Trading, Illinois Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Illinois Recruiting
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