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# Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Equities) at Old Mission

- **Company:** Old Mission
- **Location:** New York NY, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-01-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/careers/?gh_jid=7608814003

## Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

## About the Position

Old Mission is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher for our growing Global Equities team in our New York City Office. We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to design, research, and deploy systematic trading strategies across global equity markets. The role involves end-to-end ownership of the research process, from alpha generation to signal research, with a focus on portfolio optimization, risk management, and performance evaluation.

## Responsibilities

- Research, develop, and implement quantitative trading strategies across global equity markets
- Identify and test alpha signals using large, structured, and unstructured datasets
- Perform statistical analysis, feature engineering, and model validation to assess signal robustness
- Design portfolio construction and optimization frameworks, including risk constraints and transaction cost modeling
- Conduct backtesting, out-of-sample testing and performance attribution
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers to productionize models
- Monitor live strategies, analyze the performance, and iterate to improve risk-adjusted returns
- Continuously evaluate new data sources, market microstructure effects, and regime changes
- Maintain live trading infrastructure and risk controls

Required Skills

- Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field
- 4+ years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading in Global Equities
- Proficiency in Python is required
- Deep understanding of portfolio level risks; exposure to style/factor risk
- Experience working with large financial datasets and building research pipelines
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a time-sensitive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment
- Proven track record of trustworthiness and performance, consistently adhering to the highest ethical standards

## Benefits and Perks

- Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
- Fully paid private medical, dental, vision with extended coverage, and life insurance
- Free on-site lunch daily
- Tuition Reimbursement Program

Base Salary Range

$200,000 - $350,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

## About Old Mission

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Old Mission is a global, multi-asset market maker that uses proprietary technology to value securities and derivatives and provide liquidity to exchanges and institutional investors.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no external funding rounds disclosed; self-funded through operations)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial Services – Quantitative Market Making
- **Target customers**: B2B – Exchanges, brokers, institutional investors
- **Mission**: “Make the financial markets more efficient by leveraging proprietary technology, sophisticated quantitative techniques, and unique ability to manage diverse portfolio of risks.” [oldmissioncapital.com](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Market-Making Platform**: Proprietary system that dynamically values individual securities and complex derivatives, enabling rapid risk transfer across equities, options, FX, fixed income, and ETFs. [oldmissioncapital.com](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/)
- **Risk Management Services**: Offers competitive pricing and liquidity on- and off-exchange, supported by a unique risk management approach that adapts quickly to changing market dynamics. [oldmissioncapital.com](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total employees – 206 (as of mid-2026), with 8.0% year-over-year headcount growth. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/old-mission)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Privately held; no external investors listed. Works with the world’s largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors.
- **Growth Signals**: 30 active job postings (monthly +7.1%, quarterly +57.9%); operates in 6 countries (US, UK, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Ireland, Canada); paid a $13.1M distribution to parent in January 2026, indicating strong profitability. [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1431146/000143114626000003/OMC_PUB25E.pdf)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Technology**: Decade‑plus investment in a system that can dynamically value individual securities and intricate derivatives at market speed.
- **Tighter Pricing**: Often provides prices “much tighter than our competition” for a wide range of financial instruments. [oldmissioncapital.com](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/)
- **Flat Hierarchy & Agility**: As a privately held firm with a flat structure, resources can be shifted rapidly; founders still sit on the trading floor, enabling quick decision-making.
- **Multi‑Asset, Global Reach**: Covers thousands of financial instruments globally, with offices in major financial hubs.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Global Presence**: Adding offices in new regions (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Netherlands) and deepening relationships with exchanges and institutional clients.
- **Technology Investment**: Continual refinement of market-making models and risk management systems to maintain competitive speed and pricing.
- **Talent Development**: World‑class educational program and “learning while doing” philosophy to build the next generation of quantitative traders and engineers. [oldmissioncapital.com](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/working-at-old-mission/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: “Outwardly competitive culture with a flat hierarchy that respects good ideas, wherever they come from.” Transparency and collaboration are core. [oldmissioncapital.com](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/)
- **Immediate Responsibility**: Traders, engineers, and operations staff are given ownership of critical processes from day one; new hires work at scale and measure impact in real time.
- **Work Environment**: Modern offices with well-stocked kitchens and plenty of social opportunities; founders and senior leaders remain accessible on the trading floor.
- **Learning & Growth**: Formal education program combined with hands‑on mentorship. Engineers get exposure to the entire technology stack (Python, C++, Kubernetes, etc.) and traders learn from desk heads directly.
- **Compensation & Reviews**: Employer rating of 4.2/5.0 (42 reviews) with high marks for culture (4.6), compensation (4.4), and career development (4.6). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/old-mission)
- **Work Policy**: Likely office‑focused given trading floor environment; roles are based in Chicago, New York, and London.

## Sources
1. [oldmissioncapital.com](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/)
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/old-mission)
3. [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1431146/000143114626000003/OMC_PUB25E.pdf)
4. [oldmissioncapital.com – Working at Old Mission](https://www.oldmissioncapital.com/working-at-old-mission/)

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