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MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There.
The Role
Our Quant Research team spans the U.S. and Europe and is responsible for building cutting-edge analytics, pricing algorithms, and quantitative trading solutions. We work at the intersection of data science, market microstructure, and financial engineering to deliver high-impact tools for our clients.
As a Senior Quant Researcher, you will play a key role in enhancing CP+ by leveraging MarketAxess’ proprietary data and your expertise in quantitative modeling, machine learning, and fixed income markets. You will own high-impact pricing models from research through production, working closely with product and engineering partners to improve transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness in bond trading. Will you Take Us There?
How You'll Help Take Us There
- Build and own CP+ quantitative pricing models, enhancing existing approaches and developing new methodologies.
- Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to improve fixed income pricing accuracy and analytics.
- Analyze corporate bond market data and microstructure to uncover insights that inform pricing and trading decisions.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable, production-ready quantitative solutions.
- Drive the expansion and optimization of CP+ analytics, leading initiatives across pricing and trading tools.
- Collaborate with client and dealer sales teams to deliver tailored insights that enhance execution outcomes.
- Contribute to market thought leadership, producing research that shapes understanding of evolving fixed income markets.
What We’re Looking for
- 5+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher within financial services.
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools commonly used for quantitative analysis and data manipulation, such as R, Python, and SQL.
- Proficiency in using GenAI tools for coding augmentation, analytics, model experimentation and AI-assisted validation of research outputs.
- Deep understanding of fixed income market dynamics and ability to apply quantitative techniques to solve real-world trading problems.
- Keen interest in quantitative research and pricing models.
- Experience applying advanced Machine Learning and AI techniques (Deep Learning, Tree based models, Reinforcement Learning).
- Undergraduate or Masters’ Degree in a quantitative field (science, engineering, mathematics, or statistics is preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-organized, team-oriented, intellectually curious, and proactive.
What You Can Expect from Us
- Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home.
- Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days.
- Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave.
- 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount.
- Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more.
- Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location.
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers.
- Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs.
For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $150,000 USD to $225,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.
MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Company Description
MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There.
The Role
Our Quant Research team spans the U.S. and Europe and is responsible for building cutting-edge analytics, pricing algorithms, and quantitative trading solutions. We work at the intersection of data science, market microstructure, and financial engineering to deliver high-impact tools for our clients.
As a Senior Quant Researcher, you will play a key role in enhancing CP+ by leveraging MarketAxess’ proprietary data and your expertise in quantitative modeling, machine learning, and fixed income markets. You will own high-impact pricing models from research through production, working closely with product and engineering partners to improve transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness in bond trading. Will you Take Us There?
How You'll Help Take Us There
- Build and own CP+ quantitative pricing models, enhancing existing approaches and developing new methodologies.
- Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to improve fixed income pricing accuracy and analytics.
- Analyze corporate bond market data and microstructure to uncover insights that inform pricing and trading decisions.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable, production-ready quantitative solutions.
- Drive the expansion and optimization of CP+ analytics, leading initiatives across pricing and trading tools.
- Collaborate with client and dealer sales teams to deliver tailored insights that enhance execution outcomes.
- Contribute to market thought leadership, producing research that shapes understanding of evolving fixed income markets.
What We’re Looking for
- 5+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher within financial services.
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools commonly used for quantitative analysis and data manipulation, such as R, Python, and SQL.
- Proficiency in using GenAI tools for coding augmentation, analytics, model experimentation and AI-assisted validation of research outputs.
- Deep understanding of fixed income market dynamics and ability to apply quantitative techniques to solve real-world trading problems.
- Keen interest in quantitative research and pricing models.
- Experience applying advanced Machine Learning and AI techniques (Deep Learning, Tree based models, Reinforcement Learning).
- Undergraduate or Masters’ Degree in a quantitative field (science, engineering, mathematics, or statistics is preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-organized, team-oriented, intellectually curious, and proactive.
What You Can Expect from Us
- Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home.
- Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days.
- Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave.
- 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount.
- Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more.
- Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location.
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers.
- Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs.
For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $150,000 USD to $225,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.
MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
APPLY NOW
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Verify your degree aligns with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree directly related to the role. A master's or PhD in statistics, financial mathematics, or econometrics will satisfy USCIS; a general business degree paired with unrelated experience typically won't. Get a credential evaluation before you apply.
Target firms with PERM filing history
Search OFLC's public disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for quantitative research or related SOC codes. Firms that have completed PERM before understand the timeline and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
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Searching broadly for quant roles wastes time if the firm has never filed an I-140. Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior Quantitative Researcher positions by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so every application you send is already pre-screened for viability.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timing early
PERM requires the employer to complete a supervised recruitment process before DOL will certify the application. Raise this in second-round interviews, not after signing an offer. Firms without an immigration counsel relationship may underestimate the six-to-twelve month preparation window.
Distinguish EB-2 NIW self-petition from employer sponsorship
Senior Quantitative Researchers with a strong publication record or work benefiting U.S. national interests may qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which bypasses PERM entirely. This is a separate track from employer-sponsored EB-2 and lets you self-petition through USCIS without a job offer.
Prepare a technical credentials package before interviews
PERM audit responses require detailed documentation of your qualifications. Assemble degree transcripts, published research, and employer letters confirming your specialized methodology before you start negotiating offers so you're not scrambling when the employer's immigration attorney requests them.
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Does a Senior Quantitative Researcher role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Quantitative Researcher positions qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline as a minimum requirement. If the posted job description specifies only a bachelor's degree, the role falls into EB-3 instead. The degree requirement stated in the PERM application controls which category applies, so the exact job description language matters considerably.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B grants temporary status for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual renewal cycle. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years, longer for applicants from India or China due to priority date backlogs.
What is the PERM process and how does it affect my job search?
PERM is the DOL labor certification that employers must complete before filing your I-140 immigrant visa petition with USCIS. The employer advertises the position, documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and files with DOL for certification. This process typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even sees your petition, so you need an employer who is prepared to start early and committed to seeing it through.
How can I find Senior Quantitative Researcher jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't clearly state green card sponsorship availability, which makes filtering by employer filing history the most reliable method. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Quantitative Researcher roles specifically from employers with documented employment-based sponsorship activity, saving you from investing months in conversations with firms that have never navigated the PERM process.
Can I negotiate the green card sponsorship commitment when I receive a job offer?
Yes, and the timing matters. Raise sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've started. Ask specifically whether the firm has immigration counsel on retainer, what their typical PERM start timeline looks like after hire, and whether the offer letter will reference green card sponsorship. Firms experienced with quantitative research hiring usually have a standard process and will confirm these details directly.
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