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Proof is hiring! If you are interested in joining us, please reach out to careers@prooftrading.com.

Technology

Quantitative Researcher


typefull-time
locationNew York, NY / Remote
compensation$125k + equity
managerAllison Bishop, President

Job Responsibilities


  • Help formulate and execute research studies on historical trading data to better understand trading dynamics and drive improvements in Proof's trading algorithms
  • Help investigate Proof's performance data and design new metrics to reduce noise and isolate impactful behaviors
  • Write public-facing scientific papers and blog posts to communicate Proof's research
  • Submit to scientific publication venues
  • Present work to clients/potential clients
  • Assist with the day-to-day operations of Proof

About You


General background

  • Phd in computer science, mathematics, or closely related discipline
  • A strong record of peer-reviewed scientific publication (“strong” here refers to the quality of the public-facing work, not necessarily the number of publications or the prestige of the publication venues.)
  • Basic proficiency in at least one coding language (e.g. python, java, C)
  • Exceptional scientific creativity and maturity, and a strong drive to contribute to public science

Additionally, some considerations

  • Prior knowledge/experience in finance is not required
  • Candidates unable to start until summer 2025 are still encouraged to apply now!

General qualities we look for

  • A strong connection to our mission and values. Proof is not a normal company – we're pretty quirky, and we want to work with others who share our innate curiosity and passion for transparency and doing good in the world.
  • Exceptional experience and capability in your domain. We hope you are passionate about technology, and the application of technology to solve challenging business problems efficiently. You've seen how bloated traditional technology platforms can get, and you believe there is a better way.
  • Enthusiasm to work in a dynamic startup environment and wear multiple hats. This requires significant self-motivation and drive.
  • Excellent communication skills and an interest in writing on behalf of the company.

About Us


Proof Trading is a lean, nimble team of mission-driven quants and engineers who specialize in institutional US equity trading. We have established an unconflicted agency broker for US equities, focused on execution, and built a first-of-its-kind electronic trading platform in the cloud.

We are live with 4 algorithms, trading US equities with major institutional clients. Our next phase of growth will be to add additional products/algorithms and roll it out to an even broader client base.

Proof Trading, Inc.
176 Broadway #15D
New York, NY 10038

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