Squarepoint
Posted 85 days agoVerified live 17h ago
Junior Quant Researcher - ML Alpha Research
Brief overview
New York, NYIn-person
MastersOr in progress
$150k/yrStated minimum
107 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
20 green cardsCertified filings
About the company
Squarepointsquarepoint-capital.com
Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.107H-1B approved
96%approval rate
42new H-1B hires
20PERM certified
$180,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202326
202438
202538
20265
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202310
202411
202511
20266
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20235
20241
202513
20261
Top sponsored roles
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Sponsored employees from
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Job description
Summary
Squarepoint is a leading investment firm specializing in quantitative research and technology-driven trading strategies. They are seeking a Junior Quant Researcher to research and develop statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze data and identify trading opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Research statistical techniques such as time-series methods, machine learning and NLP to extract value from data
- Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical and ML methods to identify trading opportunities
- Help to develop statistical and ML based tools and techniques to solve complex data related problems throughout the firm
- Primary focus throughout the day is on researching new statistical and ML techniques and exploring datasets
- Discuss and present research results with other researchers
- Deploy and monitor models used to generate trading signals
Skills
- Quantitative background - includes advanced degrees in computer science, machine learning / NLP, statistics, signal processing, optimization, mathematics and related STEM subjects (masters or higher)
- Demonstrated ability for doing high quality and rigorous research, along with communicating results to stakeholders
- Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. python, kdb-q, )
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions
- Ability to work well in collaborative and high pace settings, and drive projects to completion in accelerated timelines
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Quantitative background - includes advanced degrees in computer science, machine learning / NLP, statistics, signal processing, optimization, mathematics and related STEM subjects (masters or higher)
- Demonstrated ability for doing high quality and rigorous research, along with communicating results to stakeholders
- Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. python, kdb-q, )
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions
- Ability to work well in collaborative and high pace settings, and drive projects to completion in accelerated timelines
Benefits
- Discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation
- Benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans
- 401(k) contributions
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