Senior Quant Researcher - Intraday Statistical Arbitrage

Squarepoint Capital

Full-time Mathematical Science Occupations
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Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted
March 15, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview:


  • Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.

  • Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.

  • Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

    • Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

  • Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.

  • Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.

  • During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

    • Required Qualifications: 

  • Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.

  • Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Pyth...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Mathematical Science Occupations
    • Date Posted
      March 15, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      April 24, 2026