Graduate Quantitative Researcher (2027 Incoming Graduate, Full-Time)

3Red Partners LLC, a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher (2027 Incoming Graduate) to join the team. 3Red Partners is committed to leveraging technology and math to implement competitive trading strategies. Our team has extensive, global experience in a wide variety of asset classes, risk management, and leading trading technologies. We focus our efforts on hiring extremely talented and motivated individuals to collaborate with each other and compete in the world’s financial markets.

The Graduate Quantitative Researcher will have the opportunity to work in our Chicago headquarters focusing on expanding and optimizing current and future trading opportunities. We are seeking a candidate that is looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, deliver value, and work within an experienced team.

Your impact:

• Work with the team to optimize the current strategy components and identify new trading opportunities
• Research and test alphas to improve existing tools and identify methods to increase trading efficiency  
• Focus on enhancing the production trading system and rewriting existing trades and signals

Your background & skills:

• A student completing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree with an emphasis in a STEM-related field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.), graduating in 2027 by August 2027
• 1+ industry internships as a Quantitative Researcher, Developer, or Trader
• Experience with Python, C++, and machine learning tools
• Strong multi-tasking skills, including the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at one time

Our perks:

3Red offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition to a base salary, we offer performance-based bonuses, reflecting our commitment to rewarding excellence. We also provide comprehensive health benefits, a 401k plan, commuter and wellness reimbursements, as well as several learning and development perks. Our casual dress code, weekly lunches, and team events foster a welcoming and collaborative workplace culture. At our Chicago headquarters, we enhance the workday with fully stocked pantries offering snacks and drinks, a Zen Room for relaxation, and an environment designed to support productivity and well-being.

The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

Recruitment Disclaimer: For this position, we are accepting applications from direct applicants only and are not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or other vendors. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by third parties for this position will be considered the property of the company and will not create any obligation to pay a placement fee.