Entry Level Quantitative Research Analyst Jobs
New grad quantitative research analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of modeling or data projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Investment & Asset Management, Fintech, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like JPMorganChase, PDT Partners, and Akuna Capital hiring at this level now.
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Chicago Competitive Permanent
We are currently partnering with a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in market making across commodities, interest rates, ETFs, and equity index options. The firm combines quantitative research, advanced technology, and systematic trading to identify market opportunities and develop profitable trading strategies.
Within this role, you would join the Quantitative Research & Development team, working closely with traders and developers to develop, test, and implement quantitative models that directly impact trading performance.
Role: Quantitative Researcher
Essential Requirements:
- Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in quantitative research within trading or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python or C++ for quantitative modeling, research, and implementation.
- Experience working with large datasets, statistical modeling, and algorithmic workflows.
- Ability to translate research findings into practical, deployable trading strategies.
Beneficial Experience Preferred:
- Experience with market microstructure, market making, or systematic trading.
- Experience building research tools, backtesting frameworks, and model validation systems.
- Familiarity with collaborative software development and version control.
If interested, please apply and Goliath will be in touch!
Chicago Competitive Permanent
We are currently partnering with a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in market making across commodities, interest rates, ETFs, and equity index options. The firm combines quantitative research, advanced technology, and systematic trading to identify market opportunities and develop profitable trading strategies.
Within this role, you would join the Quantitative Research & Development team, working closely with traders and developers to develop, test, and implement quantitative models that directly impact trading performance.
Role: Quantitative Researcher
Essential Requirements:
- Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in quantitative research within trading or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python or C++ for quantitative modeling, research, and implementation.
- Experience working with large datasets, statistical modeling, and algorithmic workflows.
- Ability to translate research findings into practical, deployable trading strategies.
Beneficial Experience Preferred:
- Experience with market microstructure, market making, or systematic trading.
- Experience building research tools, backtesting frameworks, and model validation systems.
- Familiarity with collaborative software development and version control.
If interested, please apply and Goliath will be in touch!
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Entry Level Quantitative Research Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quantitative research analyst job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB alongside coursework or projects in statistics, econometrics, or financial modeling. A portfolio that shows you can build and backtest a model stands out more than GPA alone. Internship experience in a research, trading, or data-intensive role signals readiness, and candidates who can explain their methodology clearly in interviews tend to advance faster.
Which companies hire entry level quantitative research analysts?
Companies hiring entry level quantitative research analysts right now include JPMorganChase, PDT Partners, and Akuna Capital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including investment banks, asset managers, fintech firms, and data-driven companies that recruit directly from quantitative graduate programs.
Are there remote entry level quantitative research analyst jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level still prefer on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 9% of entry level quantitative research analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so fully remote options exist but are less common than in-person roles, particularly at firms where close collaboration with senior researchers is part of the onboarding structure.
Are these new grad quantitative research analyst jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior quantitative research analyst roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward its requirements, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Searching for 'junior' alongside 'entry level' will surface the broadest set of these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level quantitative research analysts?
Entry Level quantitative research analyst roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Fintech, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because their core business depends on quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making, creating consistent demand for candidates who can contribute to research pipelines from day one.