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Eagle Seven

Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL

Eagle Seven is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader to trade futures contract listed on Eurex ... trading financial products (e.g options, futures) * Strong analytical, quantitative, and math ...

Eagle Seven

Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Eagle Seven is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader to trade futures contract listed on Eurex ... trading financial products (e.g options, futures) * Strong analytical, quantitative, and math ...

Invesco

Quant Researcher, Trading

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Invesco is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its Capital Markets Systematic Trading ... Candidates with experience in transaction cost analysis, or conducting algorithmic trading research ...

Wintermute

Algorithmic Trader

New York, NY

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills - we will test! * Trading knowledge isn't required but a strong willingness and curiosity to learn algorithmic, high-frequency, quantitative and liquidity ...

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How much do temporary algorithmic trading quant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary algorithmic trading quant in the United States is $119,165.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $152,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Algorithmic Trading Quant vs Quantitative Researcher?

AspectTemporary Algorithmic Trading QuantQuantitative Researcher
CredentialsDegree in Math, CS, or Finance; often requires coding skillsSimilar credentials; advanced degrees common
Work EnvironmentFast-paced trading firms, hedge funds, financial institutionsResearch labs, financial institutions, academia
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in trading firms and hedge fundsBroader, including research institutions and banks
Search & Comparison IntentYes, often compared for trading strategiesYes, compared for research and model development

Temporary Algorithmic Trading Quants focus on developing and implementing trading algorithms in live markets, often under tight deadlines. Quantitative Researchers typically focus on developing models and theories that inform trading strategies but may not directly execute trades. While both roles require strong quantitative skills and similar educational backgrounds, their work environments and primary objectives differ.

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Low Latency Multi-Asset Algorithmic Trading Quant Developer

Quanta Search

New York, NY

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Our client is one of world's leading providers of advisory and capital market services and the premier provider of liquidity to corporations, governments, and institutions. In the world's key financial centers, we partner with our clients to deliver innovative financial solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial goals. Within the firm, the Quantitative Modeling and Analytics team provides models, analytics, and quantitative support to the fx, rates, credit, and commodities business units to enable them to achieve these goals.

Due to continuing business growth, they are looking to hire an individual to join the algorithmic quantitative analytics team within the QMA group. This individual will be responsible for a range of tasks including

  • Work with senior trading, quant / quant dev, business, and technology management to drive the continued growth of the eTrading business across all foreign exchange, fixed income, and interest rate products
  • Develop and support pricing, hedging and algorithm trading models and software for electronic trading in fixed income, foreign exchange and interest rate markets
  • Develop tools and perform analysis of electronic trading and markets in areas such as liquidity, market structure, profit and loss, and transaction cost analysis
  • Maintain strong knowledge of current markets, technologies, vendors, trends and innovations and adapt the technology and analytics approaches as appropriate
  • Partner with other areas including technology, risk management, and compliance to deploy new or enhanced models and components to production

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in multiple distinct areas including

  • 5+ years of experience in developing electronic and algorithmic trading models and tooling
  • Superior software skills in Java and Python, experience with time-series databases (e.g. kdb) is an advantage
  • Demonstrated experience in hands-on development and deployment of major components into production trading systems
  • Good understanding of complex event processing, low latency and low/zero GC development
  • Superior analysis and debugging skills in support of active production trading operations
  • Strong knowledge of electronic and algorithmic trading markets and products in both fixed income and foreign exchange
  • Commercially oriented with a pragmatic approach to project development and delivery
  • Outstanding communication and team-working skills
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

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