Algo Trading Quant AVP /VP recruitment
Our client is in the process of re-eingineering their entire algo suite and accordingly are looking to add to the team. Ideally they are looking for experience in either futures, index arb or European cash equities.
Requirements:
• Quantitative strategies research experience within algorithmic trading (equity / FX/ futures)
• Strong mathematical skills, particularly dealing with large data-sets, microstructure research;
• Hands on programming with experience coding in Java or C/C++ to implement algorithms;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Master or ideally PhD in a mathematical discipline
Responsibility:
• Technical focus: developing advanced algorithmic exectuion models across equities, futures and options
• Transaction Costs analysis and market microstructrure reseach
• Tick data research and statistical analysis to develop trading strategies fotr the desk
• Hands on programming and implementation of models in c++
This is a world class team with a flat team structure that is seeking to grow and accordingly they are seeking to hire the best. Accordingly they are offering a competitive compensation package and the opporunity to work on algo as well as risk taking strategies. If you meet the above criteria and would like to find out more, please send your cv to simon.grainger@njfsearch.com