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Noise Labs Inc

Quant Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in trading, quantitative research, market making, exchange operations, HFT, or a similarly rigorous environment. * Strong understanding of derivatives ...

Precharm, LLC

Founding Quant Trader

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

The role We're hiring a founding quant trader to take our trading strategies to the next level - researching new strategies, improving the ones already in production, and finding edge across markets ...

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TIAA

Quant Trader, Brooklyn Direct Indexing

New York, NY · On-site

$162K - $225K/yr

Quantitative Trading, Brooklyn Direct Indexing This role sits at the intersection of trading, quantitative research, and operations. The Trader will partner closely with portfolio managers ...

TIAA

Quant Trader, Brooklyn Direct Indexing

New York, NY · On-site

$162K - $225K/yr

Quantitative Trading, Brooklyn Direct Indexing This role sits at the intersection of trading, quantitative research, and operations. The Trader will partner closely with portfolio managers ...

Jump Trading

The quant trading internship is an intensive 10-week program focused on enhancing your trading aptitude and understanding of financial markets, as well as helping you experience what it's like to be ...

Jump Trading

The quant trading internship is an intensive 10-week program focused on enhancing your trading aptitude and understanding of financial markets, as well as helping you experience what it's like to be ...

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How much do quant trader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for quant trader 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 a quant trader?

A Quant Trader, or Quantitative Trader, is a finance professional who uses mathematical models, statistical analysis, and algorithmic strategies to identify and execute trading opportunities. They work at hedge funds, investment banks, or proprietary trading firms to develop and refine trading strategies based on market data. Quant Traders leverage programming skills, machine learning, and financial knowledge to optimize trade execution and manage risk. Their goal is to generate consistent profits by capitalizing on inefficiencies in financial markets.

What does a quant trader do?

A typical day for a Quant Trader involves analyzing large sets of market data, developing and backtesting algorithmic trading strategies, and monitoring trades to ensure execution is aligned with the models. You may also spend time collaborating with other traders, data scientists, and software engineers to improve trading systems or adjust strategies in response to changing market conditions. The role often includes regular review meetings and quick decision-making, requiring you to stay current with market news and trends. This fast-paced environment offers both challenging intellectual work and opportunities for continuous learning and professional advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quant trader?

To thrive as a Quant Trader, you need a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, programming (often Python or C++), and financial theory, typically supported by a degree in a quantitative discipline. Familiarity with data analysis libraries, trading platforms, and knowledge of modeling software like MATLAB or R is crucial, and certifications like CFA or FRM can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and clear communication help quant traders excel in fast-moving, team-oriented environments. These skills are vital for developing, testing, and executing complex trading strategies in competitive financial markets.

How much do quant traders make?

Quant traders typically earn a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 annually, with total compensation often exceeding $500,000 including bonuses and profit sharing. Compensation varies based on experience, firm size, and performance, with successful traders earning significantly more through performance-based incentives.

How much does a quant trader earn?

Quant traders typically earn a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 annually, with total compensation often exceeding $300,000 when including bonuses and profit sharing. Compensation varies based on experience, firm size, and performance, with successful traders earning significantly more through performance-based incentives.
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Infographic showing various Quant Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,729 per year, or $81.6 per hour.

Quant Trader

Noise Labs Inc

New York, NY • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Noise is building a culture platform; our goal is to surface verifiable trends via market dynamics to present a uniquely valuable view of the world at a time of peak uncertainty.
We're a team of 10 headquartered in SoHo, New York, with part of the team based in Europe and Shanghai. We look for people with great taste who can ship code, design or convey user needs into delightful products.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and deploy trading strategies, with a focus on perpetual futures and other derivatives markets.
  • Use Codex, Claude, Cursor, and other AI-native tools to analyze data, prototype tools, automate workflows, and accelerate decision-making.
  • Apply the latest machine learning models to high- and mid-frequency trading problems, including arbitrage detection, liquidity provision, market making, signal generation, and risk monitoring.
  • Implement features on exchanges, contribute to trading infrastructure, and automate trading processes.
  • Propose and evaluate new exchange mechanics, including liquidity provision, vault design, market listing incentives, funding models, liquidation logic, and risk controls.
  • Monitor live markets, liquidity, positions, margin, liquidations, and abnormal trading behavior in real time.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in trading, quantitative research, market making, exchange operations, HFT, or a similarly rigorous environment.
  • Strong understanding of derivatives, especially perpetual futures, order books, margin, funding, liquidation, liquidity, and risk.
  • Strong programming fundamentals; comfortable writing scripts, querying databases, debugging systems, and building internal tools.
  • Fluent with AI coding and research tools such as Codex, Claude, Cursor, or similar agentic workflows.
  • High agency, operational intensity, and effective communication; comfortable working close to production systems and acting under uncertainty.

Minimum full-time salary of $100,000-$150,000. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law. Full Time employees at Noise Labs are also eligible for other compensation elements, including equity and benefits, dependent on the position type.

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