Seeking Quant Job Referrals (offering a referral reward)

[ChenNYC]

Hi everyone,

Background: I’m currently seeking full-time quantitative research or related roles (preferably in New York, but open to other cities). I hold a B.S. in Mathematics from a top-20 university and will graduate from a top-tier MFE program in May 2026. I’m available to start full-time as early as January 2026.
I’ve completed two quant research internships (large U.S. buy-side) focused on equity alpha research, and I’m interview-ready. I also hold a Green Card (no sponsorship needed).

Appreciating Your Help: Given how competitive the market is, I really value the importance of referrals and personal connections. I’m looking to connect with anyone who might be open to introducing or referring me to quant-related opportunities. I truly appreciate such support and would be happy to express my gratitude — for example, three months’ salary — if the referral leads to an offer.

Contact: I’m very driven and easygoing. If you’re open to connecting (either online or in person near New York), feel free to reach out at watertree3311@gmail.com — I’d be happy to share my resume and chat further.

Thanks for your attention!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Taking initiative and putting something on the table. I like your hustle.
Having a GC is invaluable during this time.
Hang in there. The market is tough. It may take months to land something.

 

[ChenNYC]

Taking initiative and putting something on the table. I like your hustle.
Having a GC is invaluable during this time.
Hang in there. The market is tough. It may take months to land something.

Thanks for advice

 

[Andy Nguyen]

You may want to look at this AMA for insights from someone who literally just went through the same journey. Happy ending but it took 8 months.

Thread 'I'm a Junior Quant Researcher Working in a Buy side Hedge Fund. AMA!!'

10/20/25

Hi everyone!

I’m currently a Junior Quantitative Researcher at a multi-manager hedge fund in New York. I’m part of a central team - though interestingly we trade our own strategies rather than supporting other pods, so it feels a bit like running our own mini-pod within the firm.

Before starting this role, I completed my MFE at Baruch College. I’ve had internship experience on both mid-frequency statistical arbitrage and high-frequency trading strategies. This is my first job after graduation.

As an international student from China, I went through the long and often stressful process of...

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