Senior Quantitative Researcher — Risk Modeling

Job overview

Compensation is $150,000–$250,000 per year. The Senior Quantitative Researcher — Risk Modeling role is listed in San Francisco, CA. in the structured listing; the posting states a base salary of $150,000–$250,000 plus bonus. Swish Analytics develops predictive sports analytics and exchange-based trading products. The researcher owns strategy research and production pipelines, develops quantitative trading and risk models, and translates findings into systematic strategies. The role supports trading performance and risk management through statistical research, real-time monitoring, and collaboration with trading and infrastructure teams.

What you'll do

• Own research and production pipelines
• lead statistical and machine-learning research
• analyze high-frequency market data and order books
• build Monte Carlo simulations
• develop, backtest, and optimize trading strategies
• communicate model findings
• write Python code and research tools
• mentor junior researchers
• design real-time risk monitoring, position sizing, portfolio optimization, stress testing, and automated risk controls.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior quantitative researcher

risk modeling

san francisco ca

swish analytics

sports analytics

quantitative trading

python

high-frequency data

monte carlo

machine learning

portfolio risk

risk monitoring

$150k–$250k base

bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Swish Analytics is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Spectator Sports. Sector: 71.