Quantitative Researcher – Mid-Frequency Strategies
Location:
Dublin 2, Ireland
Description
Whistler Trading is building a research-first trading team focused on alpha generation in global futures and equities markets.
We are hiring a
Quantitative Researcher
with a strong statistical foundation and hands-on experience developing
mid-frequency (MFT)
strategies — where holding periods span minutes to overnight and trading decisions are driven by data, not intuition.
This role is for a candidate who thrives in the early stages of strategy development:
cleaning data, testing hypotheses, modeling signals
, and working closely with engineers and traders to turn research into production-ready systems.
Your goal isn't to chase noise — it's to extract stable, repeatable edge from complex data.
The Mission
Research, design, and validate short to mid-frequency alpha strategies in
futures and equities
.
Work with large-scale market, fundamental, and alternative datasets.
Build forecasting models with statistical rigor and careful out-of-sample evaluation.
Partner with engineers to take strategies from prototype to production.
Monitor live performance and iterate to reduce decay and improve robustness.
Stay current on market structure, liquidity conditions, and statistical modeling techniques.
The Skills and Qualifications
3+ years of experience in quantitative research at a strong trading firm, ideally focused on
mid-frequency strategies (HFT also considered)
Strong background in statistics, machine learning, or time-series modeling (
PHD
is a plus).
Hands-on experience with
futures and/or equities
across global markets.
Proficient in
Python
; familiarity with
C++ or Rust
is a bonus.
Familiar with research workflows: walk-forward testing, overfitting avoidance, and model validation.
Comfortable working with large datasets and conducting exploratory data analysis.
Bonus: You've taken a strategy from research to live trading and managed performance in production.
Bonus: Familiarity with monetization, execution modeling, slippage estimation, or transaction cost analysis.
The Compensation
Base Salary:
Very Competitive (depending on experience)
Bonuses:
Discretionary and performance-linked, based on live alpha contribution and collaboration
This is a high-impact role for a research-driven thinker who wants to extract real edge in
liquid, competitive markets
.
You'll be part of a lean, intellectually rigorous team building strategies that scale — with a clear link between your work and real capital at play.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Research, and Engineering
Industries
Financial Services and Capital Markets
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