Head of Research/ Trading- 2-4 years- Systematic CTA- £400K++ recruitment

Multi Billion dollar hedge fund is looking to bring on board a senior systematic head of research and trading for their new London office.

Overview

The firm have been around for more than 10 years most notably across the US focusing on the systematic and discretionary business across the equities, fixed income, and FX and futures space. Most recently the group have begun expanding into their operations into Europe and are now looking for a head of research and trading to play an instrumental part in their European build out. The firm offer a very team, collegiate environment focused on innovation and entrepreneurship across the systematic trading market, as well as offering the right individual the opportunity to build out the European presence for a well established CTA.

Having had at least 3 years experience in researching and back testing systematic strategies you will be responsible for the design and deployment of alpha generate strategies. The focus is on the liquid macros space so prior experience within this space is highly desirable. Most importantly you will be provide with the necessary capital and tools to begin building out their London office- which includes hiring new potential researchers and developers- although the firm is keen to speak to candidates that are currently involved in working the full life cycle and have a proven Algo developing PNL.

It is quite rare to find such a Greenfield opportunity which offers you the opportunity to build out a new office for a global firm whilst still enjoying the research and trading aspect of your role.

You

• Ideally you will come from a similar CTA, Hedge fund or bank and have at least 3 years systematic research/ trading experience in developing algorithms.

• Must be willing to take ownership of risk (the firm has the risk appetite).

• Enjoys a team, collegiate environment.

• Motivated by building out a new office and getting your hands dirty (working on the full life cycle).

• Enjoys researching and innovating new trading ideas.

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.