London or Paris – Equities or Futures High Frequency Systematic Prop Trader recruitment

JOB DESCRIPTION

A European Bank with a strong presence in Equities, FX, Fixed Income and Futures is looking to add a senior high-frequency Equities or Futures candidate with a proven track record. This is an opportunity to work within an integrated team of quantitative traders and make an immediate contribution to the trading effort.

Requirements:

• PhD or exceptional Masters in a quantitative subject

• Strong track record, ideally of at least two years

• Able to develop new ideas and conduct independent research using financial data

• Programming knowledge preferred but not essential

• Able to convey complicated mathematical and financial concepts in a straightforward manner

• Looking for a challenging position with responsibilities as well as opportunities within a focused, multi-disciplinary team

• Ability to explain what and why you are currently doing; understand conclusions.

Since you will be joining a small team of less than 25, this is an opportunity to make an impression across all areas of work from research into signal alpha to live trading operation. All aspects of the operation are equally important and they encourage cross-pollination of ideas between team members. An opportunity to be part of the whole process.

Key words: High-frequency, trader, systematic, algorithmic, algo, fx, equities, commodities, fixed income, interest rates, DEA, PhD, Masters, Msc, Paris VI, statistical arbitrage, equity, statistical arbitrage, statarb, electronic trading, algo, automated, strategist, strategies

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