Quantitative Finance
Quant researchers, quant traders and quant developers for New York City's top hedge funds, proprietary trading firms and systematic asset managers — across equities, options, futures and fixed income.
New York City · Quant Finance · AI · Data Science
The leading Quant Finance Recruiter in New York City
Matt Stabile is NYC's top recruiter specializing in quantitative finance, AI and data science — connecting exceptional researchers, traders and engineers with the world's most prestigious quant funds, trading firms and AI labs.
Core Specialties
Recruiting at the intersection of markets and machine learning
Over a decade of experience placing talent at the most exciting and prestigious quantitative finance and AI companies in the world — from multi-strategy hedge funds and market makers to frontier AI research labs.
AI & Machine Learning
ML researchers and engineers across pre-training, post-training, LLM research and agentic systems — for quant firms building alpha with machine learning and for the labs pushing the frontier itself.
Data Science
Data scientists and data science leaders — from individual contributors through Heads of Data Science — for finance, technology and the startups defining the new economy.
Quant Finance · AI · Data Science Recruiter
Relationships built over a decade in the NYC quant market
I specialize in recruiting here in New York City in the areas of quantitative finance, AI and data science. If you are looking to hire, or you are looking for a new opportunity yourself, I would love to hear from you.
With a drive for performance and professionalism, I pride myself on the relationships I have built over the years — with the hiring managers at the top quant funds and with the researchers and engineers they want to hire.
Read my story"Matt was great to work with and truly showed why he is a leader in the Data Science recruitment space."— Manish Nag, VP of Data + Insights, Engagement at The New York Times
Experienced Public Speaker
On stage: hiring, job searches and growing technical teams
I also enjoy public speaking and have presented at numerous conferences, symposiums and meetups, and am always open for new opportunities to make new connections. My speaking engagements have covered topics from finding a new job to hiring and growing talent at your company.
If you are looking for a speaker who is an expert on these subjects, I look forward to telling you more about what I can bring to your conference or event.
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Quant finance recruiting in New York City, explained
What does a quant finance recruiter do?
A quant finance recruiter specializes in placing quantitative researchers, quant traders, quant developers and machine learning researchers at hedge funds, proprietary trading firms and asset managers. The role requires deep knowledge of how quant firms hire — from interview formats and compensation structures to non-compete dynamics and submission logistics — so both candidates and hiring managers can move quickly and confidently.
How do I find a quant finance recruiter in NYC?
Look for a recruiter with a long track record of placements at the major New York City quant funds and trading firms, direct relationships with the hiring managers themselves, and real fluency in the technical work — quant research, systematic trading, machine learning and data science. I have spent over a decade recruiting exclusively in this space here in New York City.
What roles does a quantitative finance recruiter place?
Typical placements include Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Trader, Quantitative Developer, Machine Learning Researcher, LLM and post-training research roles, Data Scientist, and leadership positions such as Head of Quant Research or Head of Data Science. Firms range from the largest multi-strategy hedge funds and market makers to AI research labs and startups.
Do you work with candidates, companies, or both?
Both. Companies engage me to build pipelines for hard-to-fill quant, AI and data science roles in New York City. Candidates work with me confidentially to navigate the market, benchmark compensation, and get in front of the right teams at the right firms.
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Hiring quant talent — or ready for your next move?
Whether you're building a quant research team in New York City or exploring your own next opportunity, the conversation starts here.
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