Senior Researcher Jobs in New York
Senior Researcher jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biomedical sciences, social policy, finance, and academic research across institutions from entry-level research associate through principal investigator and senior analyst roles. New York City, Albany, and Buffalo are the primary hiring metros, with institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Columbia University, and JPMorgan Chase maintaining consistent demand for senior researchers. The most sought-after specialties in New York are clinical and translational research, quantitative social science, and financial risk analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PEAK6 Capital Management
New York, New York, United States of America
WHO WE ARE
PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While many firms have come and gone, PEAK6 Capital Management has consistently delivered liquidity to the options market. We thrive due to our firm’s special blend of financial acumen, ability to manage risk, and cutting-edge technology.
Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking a seasoned, alpha-minded Senior Research Analyst who originates differentiated, high-conviction ideas to join our growing trading desk. CapMan Research excels in combining quantitative and fundamental analysis to inform trading decisions, translating complex qualitative and quantitative information into a full distribution of outcomes around the catalysts and themes that move a name. As a Senior Analyst, you will own your coverage, from idea generation and variant-view research to pitching differentiated ideas directly to portfolio managers and traders and helping structure the trades that express them. This role carries real autonomy across many independent teams rather than a single book, with the room to run risk over time. This role is ideal for a seasoned analyst who wants to express fundamental edge through options/volatility. This role is based out of our New York City office.
You'll be Responsible for:
- Own your sector coverage end-to-end. Become the desk's go-to expert within your sector, the expectation will be to carry your coverage from thesis formation through the trade lifecycle.
- Translate fundamentals into a distribution of outcomes, not a price target. Forecast the first, second, and third-order contingent events of a name's price distribution around idiosyncratic, sector, and thematic catalysts. Work with traders to structure the best options expression. Monitor the position through its lifecycle, including post-event review.
- Pitch differentiated, offensive ideas. Bring creative, non-consensus theses to PMs and traders: articulate what consensus believes, why it's wrong, the catalyst path, and what kills the trade.
- Do primary work. Management meetings, industry conferences, expert calls, and channel checks, plus turning unstructured and alternative data into tradable signal.
Your Experience
- Deep sector expertise. 7+ years of proven, accomplished coverage in your space (TMT preferred, flexible).
- Buy-side, alpha-minded. Prior prop trading, hedge fund, market-maker, or long-short experience strongly preferred; a track record of generating and monetizing differentiated ideas.
- End-to-end coverage. You have a strong track record of providing research coverage on trades from thesis formation through sizing, structuring, and lifecycle management, not just published research.
- Strong modeling and quantitative judgment. Financial modeling, valuation, descriptive statistics, and comfort in synthesizing incomplete information.
- Communication. Clear, concise written and verbal communication; confident in succinctly pitching to PMs and traders; relationship-building as a strength.
- AI fluency – preferred. Claude Code/multi-agent (or similar) research tooling and data analysis; ability to work with unstructured datasets and contribute to the development of AI-driven research systems.
- Options experience — preferred. Demonstrated understanding of options pricing and greeks preferred; ability to express a fundamental view with definition of magnitude of move and timing.
#LI-P6
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$158,620-$198,275PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hr@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
Application data may be reviewed, including through automated tools, for security and fraud-prevention purposes. This review is conducted by our information security team and is separate from hiring decisions
PEAK6 Capital Management
New York, New York, United States of America
WHO WE ARE
PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While many firms have come and gone, PEAK6 Capital Management has consistently delivered liquidity to the options market. We thrive due to our firm’s special blend of financial acumen, ability to manage risk, and cutting-edge technology.
Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking a seasoned, alpha-minded Senior Research Analyst who originates differentiated, high-conviction ideas to join our growing trading desk. CapMan Research excels in combining quantitative and fundamental analysis to inform trading decisions, translating complex qualitative and quantitative information into a full distribution of outcomes around the catalysts and themes that move a name. As a Senior Analyst, you will own your coverage, from idea generation and variant-view research to pitching differentiated ideas directly to portfolio managers and traders and helping structure the trades that express them. This role carries real autonomy across many independent teams rather than a single book, with the room to run risk over time. This role is ideal for a seasoned analyst who wants to express fundamental edge through options/volatility. This role is based out of our New York City office.
You'll be Responsible for:
- Own your sector coverage end-to-end. Become the desk's go-to expert within your sector, the expectation will be to carry your coverage from thesis formation through the trade lifecycle.
- Translate fundamentals into a distribution of outcomes, not a price target. Forecast the first, second, and third-order contingent events of a name's price distribution around idiosyncratic, sector, and thematic catalysts. Work with traders to structure the best options expression. Monitor the position through its lifecycle, including post-event review.
- Pitch differentiated, offensive ideas. Bring creative, non-consensus theses to PMs and traders: articulate what consensus believes, why it's wrong, the catalyst path, and what kills the trade.
- Do primary work. Management meetings, industry conferences, expert calls, and channel checks, plus turning unstructured and alternative data into tradable signal.
Your Experience
- Deep sector expertise. 7+ years of proven, accomplished coverage in your space (TMT preferred, flexible).
- Buy-side, alpha-minded. Prior prop trading, hedge fund, market-maker, or long-short experience strongly preferred; a track record of generating and monetizing differentiated ideas.
- End-to-end coverage. You have a strong track record of providing research coverage on trades from thesis formation through sizing, structuring, and lifecycle management, not just published research.
- Strong modeling and quantitative judgment. Financial modeling, valuation, descriptive statistics, and comfort in synthesizing incomplete information.
- Communication. Clear, concise written and verbal communication; confident in succinctly pitching to PMs and traders; relationship-building as a strength.
- AI fluency – preferred. Claude Code/multi-agent (or similar) research tooling and data analysis; ability to work with unstructured datasets and contribute to the development of AI-driven research systems.
- Options experience — preferred. Demonstrated understanding of options pricing and greeks preferred; ability to express a fundamental view with definition of magnitude of move and timing.
#LI-P6
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$158,620-$198,275PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hr@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
Application data may be reviewed, including through automated tools, for security and fraud-prevention purposes. This review is conducted by our information security team and is separate from hiring decisions
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior researcher jobs across New York.
- Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field such as biology, social science, or economics
- Minimum five years of research experience with demonstrated independent project leadership
- Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python, SAS, or SPSS for data analysis
- Strong publication record or portfolio of applied research deliverables and reports
- Experience securing or managing grant funding from federal agencies or private foundations
- Familiarity with IRB protocols and human subjects research compliance requirements
Senior Researcher Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior researcher in New York?
Most senior researcher roles in New York require at least a master's degree, and many positions at universities, hospitals, and policy institutes expect a doctorate. New York does not issue a general state license for researchers, but roles in clinical or laboratory settings may require institutional credentialing through a New York-based IRB or compliance office. Candidates typically advance from associate or research analyst roles by building an independent project record and, in academic or medical settings, a publication history.
Which companies hire senior researchers in New York?
Employers hiring senior researchers in New York right now include NYU Langone Health, JPMorganChase, and Jefferies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of academic medical centers, think tanks, and financial institutions means senior researcher openings appear across a broader range of industries here than in most other states.
Which New York cities have the most senior researcher jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Niskayuna account for the most senior researcher openings in New York. New York City dominates due to the density of universities, hospital systems, and financial firms headquartered there, while Albany draws openings tied to state government policy research and public health agencies, and Buffalo has grown as a hub for life sciences and university-affiliated research centers.
Are there remote senior researcher jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. Senior researcher work is often desk-based and analytical, making it well-suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 62% of senior researcher openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption across policy, finance, and social science roles. Laboratory and clinical research positions remain primarily on-site.
How can I get hired as a senior researcher in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research assistant or associate role, which large New York employers such as NYU Langone, the RAND Corporation's New York office, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York offer to candidates with a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Lateral moves from roles like data analyst, program evaluator, or clinical coordinator are common stepping stones. Building a portfolio of completed projects and completing IRB certification through the CITI Program strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to senior researcher jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to senior researcher jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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