Employer profile

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. Our rigorous and analytical approach to decision making has led us to become one of the largest and most successful proprietary trading firms in the world. In offices around the globe, our employees are relentless problem solvers who collaborate to make optimal decisions.

Why work for us

Working at Susquehanna allows you to apply your quantitative skills and systematic thinking to trading environments. To meet the market’s unique challenges, our employees are constantly testing their theories in real time. We give you ample space to think deeply about the questions you are contemplating and provide a variety of tools to solve complex problems. 

Beyond the work, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and meritocratic structure where people are rewarded based on impact. 

Training and development

As a quant, you will begin your career in the Quantitative Research + Systematic Trading Program, which bridges the gap between academia and industry. You will gain insights into financial markets to ensure a well-rounded understanding of the industry. We teach you how to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data using internal data sets. This foundation prepares you to develop practical strategies for real-world application. Our trading floor serves as an unlimited source of discussion for learning and development.

What we are looking for

Susquehanna hires STEM Ph.D.s who are interested in applying their research, analysis, and development skills to the financial markets. Quantitative researchers develop the building blocks of trading strategies, requiring exceptional attention to detail and a relentless drive for deeper understanding. Quantitative systematic traders enhance and integrate the building blocks that our researchers develop to monetize strategies and manage risk. Both roles require skill in mathematics, statistics, and programing to aid in solving complex problems in our trading environment. 

Locations 
Philadelphia, New York, USA; Sydney, Australia;  Dublin, Ireland; London, UK

Number of employees
3,000+

Positions recently recruited for
Quantitative researcher, quantitative systematic trader, quantitative trader 

How to apply
View our open roles at bit.ly/quantjobs

Closing date
All year round 

Contact
Tel +1 (610) 617-2600
https://sig.com