Experienced Computer Scientists / Technologists / Developers required for market leading buy side organisation – Cross Asset, Front Office Quant Developer – New York – Up to $170k + Bonus + Benefits recruitment
Montash Associates is partnering with one of the best known, market leading buy side firms globally. We have been asked to identify top computer scientists looking to take a step up in their career and join one of the most innovative firms in the industry. They are looking for the best talent in the market, and the role and compensation on offer reflects this.
The role will be working alongside a number of portfolio managers, researchers and traders. The team is cross asset, and covers a number of different trading styles. The successful individual will gain experience in a number of different areas and gain excellent business knowledge. You will be working on the platform, building tools, researching and evaluating new technologies and work on the quantitative trading models. They also have a High Frequency Trading team, so you will also gain significant exposure in this area should you wish to.
The team is highly academic, research driven and collaborative. They focus on idea sharing and bleeding edge innovation. They are one of the solid, market leading firms in the industry, and have built up an exceptionally strong team over the past decade. There is excellent career potential, either moving across into onto the trading side or continuing to build industry leading systems/trading models with a team underneath you.
They are looking for exceptional core technologists, with no preference over programming languages/existing skills. They want people with a passion for technology, that don’t just see it as a job and actively research and investigate new technologies through choice. A strong mathematical ability is also desirables.
An understanding of the finance industry is advantageous, but by no means essential. Individuals coming from data driven environment, such as Google, Microsoft, IBM etc, are equally suitable. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for out of industry technologists to penetrate the finance industry and join a fast paced, academic, research group.
To summarise, a suitable candidate must have:
• An excellent academic track record. PhD preferred. Computer Science or related discipline. Leading academic institution.
• Strong programming skills, any language
• Strong mathematical skills
• A proven ability and passion for technology
• Excellent experience from any data driven industry
• Be collaborative and research driven
• Excellent problem solving skills
• The ability to work on individual projects and as part of a collaborative group
In return for this, the package on offer is exceptional. The base salary will be entirely dependent upon the specific candidate, and can be up to $180k. There will be a market leading bonus on top of this, and an excellent benefits package.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to edwardb@montash.com. Alternatively, I can be contacted on +44 (0) 207 749 6060 for a discussion. All conversations, applications and correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Ref: EB/ST/US/199
This is just one of the many roles I am currently working on, so if you would like information about the other positions please send your CV through and I will call you to discuss.
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