PDT Partners
PDT Partners is a systematic trading firm that spun out of Morgan Stanley's legendary Process Driven Trading group. They use mathematical and computational techniques to develop and execute trading strategies across global markets. PDT is known for their deeply quantitative culture, strong emphasis on original research, and preference for PhDs in STEM fields. Despite being smaller than some peers, they are highly respected in the quant community.
Roles at PDT Partners
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How to Get Hired
PDT Partners primarily hires candidates with PhDs in quantitative fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering. Their interview process is research-focused, involving discussions about past work, quantitative problem-solving, and coding. They offer entry-level quantitative researcher positions with competitive compensation ($190K-$250K for entry-level). Applications are accepted through their website.
Compensation at PDT Partners
Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by PDT Partners. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.
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