Defined Calculus

Defined Calculus is a highly specialized talent acquisition firm, focused on 3 technical verticals within the investment finance & quantitative trading space: 1) Quantitative Research 2) Quantitative Development 3) Software Engineering Our recruiting expertise is technical, given the overlap between the 3 verticals. We recruit for quantitative trading firms and funds across all asset classes, with most experience in commodities. Shifting our business model to one industry has been a natural evolution over time. Prior to this, we delivered results for companies of all sizes and stages of growth within core data science & software engineering. This includes innovative start-ups, to some of the Fortune100 and those in between. Operating primarily in the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, we offer contingent and retained services for employers, alongside valuable market intelligence derived from more than a decade in this overarching technical space. Years of direct feedback indicates we follow a more rigorous and detailed approach than the competition. When recruiting in the most complex and competitive job market worldwide, it’s the details that really matter when striving for results. With significant industry-support, our ongoing mission is to provide an exceptional service for employers and candidates alike. We understand the importance of listening intently, asking meaningful questions, radical transparency, respecting others and operating with integrity.