Equity Quant Trader

Company: Selby Jennings
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This role offers a rare greenfield opportunity - unlike many E-Trading teams operating on legacy platforms, this group is building a modern, scalable infrastructure from scratch. This role will report directly to the Head of Electronic Trading and play a key role in the quantitative research and development of trading analytics. It's an ideal position for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, that is eager to shape the foundation of a next-generation trading platform and gain meaningful experience in a high-impact, build-focused environment. Responsibilities: -Conduct market microstructure research in order to optimize algorithmic/order routing logic -Utilize/work with tick data & order book data to develop trading signals -Conduct transaction cost analysis -Work collaboratively with cross functional teams in a fast-paced trading environment Requirements/Preferred Skills: -Familiarity with statistical models, time series analysis, transaction cost analysis & machine learning -Must have at least a Master's degree in a STEM subject -Preferred the individual has familiarity with equity trading but will consider exposure in other assert classes -Python and KDB/Q (will consider candidates with C++/Java proficiency but KDB/Q is a must) -Exposure to AWS cloud solutions for data analysis and management (this is preferred but not required) - Must hold a Series 7 with willingness to obtain series 63 upon hire (big plus to have series 57) Company Description Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility. Company Description Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

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