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NAVA Software Solutions

Sr. React UI Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$58.50 - $76/hr

Senior React UI Developer Contract: 12 months Location Charlotte, NC or NYC - 3 days/week onsite ... Technology will collaborate with Global Markets Sales & Trading, Quantitative Strategies & Data ...

Unchain Data

You'll work directly with engineers, product leads, and compliance to translate quantitative risk ... Working knowledge of CFTC regulations for designated contract markets, including reporting ...

Polymarket

Quant Risk Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

You'll work directly with engineers, product leads, and compliance to translate quantitative risk ... Working knowledge of CFTC regulations for designated contract markets, including reporting ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

R-Programmer

Jackson, MS · On-site

Contract. Job Requirement: * This project is to assist the agency with federal reporting ... This position is that of an individual contributor, a quantitative analyst role with responsibility ...

Tecolote Research

Contract Specialist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. * The ... Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

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How much do quant developer contract jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for quant developer contract in the United States is $169,729.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,500.00 and $199,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quant Developer Contract vs Quant Analyst?

AspectQuant Developer ContractQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science; programming skills in Python, C++, or JavaUsually requires a degree in finance, economics, or mathematics; strong analytical and modeling skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often in trading firms or hedge fundsFull-time, ongoing roles within financial institutions or asset management firms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and financial technology companiesWidely used in investment banks, asset managers, and financial consulting firms

In summary, Quant Developer Contract roles focus on developing and implementing trading algorithms on a temporary basis, requiring strong programming skills. Quant Analysts typically perform ongoing quantitative research and modeling in a full-time capacity. Both roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ mainly in employment type and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Quant Developer Contract job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, and 57% Contract. Highlights an 71% In-person, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,729 per year, or $81.6 per hour.

Data Sourcing Associate - Quant

New York, NY • On-site

Verition Group LLC
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Verition Group LLCexternal

$100K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Firm Overview
Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Global Credit, Global Convertible, Volatility & Capital Structure Arbitrage, Event-Driven Investing, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets Trading, and Global Quantitative Trading.
Role Overview
The Data Sourcing team partners closely with investment, research, and technology groups to identify, evaluate, and onboard high-impact datasets that support alpha generation and risk management. The team is responsible for the full lifecycle of data sourcing, from request management to commercial discussion, and then onboarding, governance, and ongoing usage analysis.
We are seeking a Data Sourcing Analyst with a strong understanding of Quantitative data to support data acquisition across the quantitative business at the firm. This role will work closely with portfolio managers, researchers, and quantitative teams to source both traditional and alternative datasets, manage vendor relationships, and ensure data is effectively integrated into the firm's research and trading workflows.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all requests from quantitative investment personnel; identify, evaluate, and source required.
  • Maintain highly detailed notes and lists of requests, interests, and current status of data usage in the quantitative vertical.
  • Proactively monitor the external data landscape to identify emerging vendors and new data sources with potential investment value.
  • Partner with PMs and researchers to understand use cases and translate investment needs into data sourcing requirements.
  • Manage vendor relationships, including pricing discussions, contract negotiations, renewals, and audits.
  • Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Procurement to ensure appropriate licensing, usage rights, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support cost allocation, usage tracking, and budget management across quantitative teams.
  • Oversee the end-to-end data onboarding process, working with Technology and Data Engineering teams to integrate new datasets.
  • Ensure data quality, documentation, and metadata standards are met.
  • Serve as a key point of contact between data vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 3-7 years of experience in data sourcing, market data, or vendor management, preferably supporting quantitative trading or research teams.
  • Extreme organization and attention to detail and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
  • Hedge Fund or Buy Side Experience Preferred
  • Strong understanding of quantitative markets.
  • Experience sourcing and managing alternative datasets is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with data governance, licensing models, and vendor contracts.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with portfolio managers, quants, and technologists.
  • Preferred skills:
    • Experience working with data inventory or usage-tracking tools (e.g., FITS or similar platforms).
    • Comfort working with JIRA, SQL, Python, or data analysis tools to support usage analysis.

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $170,000 (USD). In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as geographic location, work experience, qualifications, and skill level.

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