PhD Maths/ Physics- Research Scientist- Architecture Development- US hedge Fund- $300K++ recruitment

US based hedge fund is looking to bring on board research scientists with backgrounds in mathematical modelling and strong C++ skills for their office in New York.

Background

The firm have a strong background trading across the options, equities and futures markets with an emphasis on research as this is the core of their business. Having been around for more than 20 years they have grown steadily always hiring 3-4 people every year but allowing them to imbed themselves into the company culture and their way of doing things. They are currently looking to bring on board 3 research scientists with strong mathematical skills as well having strong C++ programming skills- be it commercial or academic. The firm reward their employees with a very entrepreneurial and research driven working environment.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for working alongside a small team of research scientists in developing real time trading systems whilst getting a better understanding of financial markets.  You will be working on various projects from empirical research into financial markets and designing algorithms to compensate for market trends whilst also developing automated trading programmes using C++, Shell scripting, SQL and Matlab. Your role will be very much a merge between a software engineering role and a research role as you will be using your academic background mathematical modelling to design regression and pattern recognition models whilst also utilising your C++ skills in developing trading platforms.

Ideally you will have at least 5 years experience in using C++ and have a mathematical background. A background in product development is also of interest as are candidates who have not worked in finance before but have the necessary C++ and mathematical skills to work in a very research driven environment.

You                                                                                           

• A PhD from a top tier institution focused on maths, physics or engineering

• A strong background in mathematics- as well as software engineering.

• Must have strong C++ skills- other areas of interest are SQL, Matlab, Gauss and Shell Scripting.

• Looking to work in a very research and technology driven environment for a global hedge fund- someone who is keen to apply their skills within the finance market.

• Likes working in a team collegiate environment.

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.