Analytical Research Scientist- Fast paced- Technology Intensive- US Technology Firm- $250K recruitment
Background
The firm have been around for more than a decade and focus on developing the analytical suites and the technology for all the major institutional clients across the financial spectrum. In addition to this they also have a research/ trading arm which allows them to have expertise across the technology and trading markets. Their current focus is to bring on board 4 analytical research scientists with very strong technical capabilities for their US offices. The firm have historically hired candidates with strong analytical and algorithmic development skills from industries outside of finance- culturally the firm is made up of employees who have come from the software, defence, engineering and internet industries who were keen to work in a more fast paced, rewarding and research driven environment- finally reaching the full potential of their skill set. The firm have a very a collegiate culture and as they are in a growing phase they are keen to bring on board technical research scientists who are looking to take on board more responsibility and be part of the firms build out into new markets.
Responsibilities
Having hands on responsibility for a specific project whilst also inputting within group assignments you will be responsible for the research and development of the large scale multi-factor algorithms that form part of the firm’s major analytical suites. In addition to this you will optimise and analyse large scale data sets within a fast paced data intensive platform, develop multi-threaded object orientated applications and have ownership of innovating new technologies within the firm’s research and technology labs. A background in socket programming, high performance computing, statistical modelling or hands on algorithmic development is desirable. As the firm have a trading arm also the candidates have the capacity to make the transition into quantitative trading if this is something they wish to do so. A key competency is a strong academic background, be it Bachelors, Masters or PhD level. This has formed the firm’s culture over the past decade as they have favoured quality as opposed to quantity.
Profile
• Technically strong across object orientated, statistical or functional languages is desirable
• A strong academic background
• Motivated by having greater ownership and responsibility
• A scientific and analytical mindset
Contact
If you find this role of interest, please contact Rizwaan Ahmed at +44 (0)20 3178 5678 or via email on apply@mavenalpha.com quoting the reference RZAM.