Entry Level Trader- Research driven- Fresh Graduate- Electronic Trading- Prop Group-$200K++ recruitment

Prop division within a global hedge fund is looking to appoint junior entry level traders with strong research backgrounds for their electronic trading desks in New York, Connecticut and Chicago.

The Firm

The group has offices in London, Oxford, Singapore and across the US where they have held a dominant position over the past decade. The focus of the business has always been across the equities market and the group are keen to continue their dominance within this specific market. Due to ever changing market demands the head of the group is now looking to bring on board a group of junior entry level traders with a passion for researching and learning. He is less keen on speaking to candidates that have already been exposed to the commercial market although relevant internships may be of interest. He is looking to bring on board juniors who have a strong academic background in an analytical field ideally in maths, statistics, optimisation or physics and are looking for that break through into the financial industry.

Responsibilities

Working in a very small and collegiate team environment but being part of a global group you will alongside senior traders in researching strategies, developing algorithms and optimising ways to take advantage of market inefficiencies and price discrepancies within the financial markets.  You will work closely with the head of group also as he will slowly teach you the art of developing systematic trading strategies. Initially the role will be very research driven with aspects of programming and developing of mathematic models but once you have grasped that you will become more involved in the trading life cycle.

The firm are keen to speak to candidates from all walks of life but a very strong academic background within an analytical field with the motivation to build a long-term career within finance is a must. The group provide the ideal atmosphere and environment to take junior academic skills and develop them in the commercial environment.

A background in optimisation, regression models, Monte Carlo simulation or machine learning is highly desirable.

Profile

• Strong academic background within an analytical field from a top US institution- may consider European backgrounds also.

• Strong research driven background.

• Good programming skills.

• Motivation to build a long-term career within finance.

• Olympiads are highly desirable.

Contact

If you find this role of interest please contact Rizwaan Ahmed on apply@mavenalpha.com quoting reference RZAM or by telephone at +44 (0)203 178 5678.