PhD/MSc Entry Level Quant Researcher – London recruitment
My Client is a prestigious Global Trading Firm seeking talented candidates across multiple locations to work within their high frequency quant trading group. Working as part of an established but still growing team, you will initially be responsible for implementing existing models as you further develop your knowledge of the market microstructure. As your knowledge evolves, so will the expectations for you to start contributing your own quant research ideas. The team operates a collegiate environment but is very good at rewarding individual stellar performers.
Requirements:
PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data mining, Time Series Analysis, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or related
Superb academic credentials demonstrated by your attending top class Universities globally and winning academic awards such as Olympiads etc
Ideally some internship or other commercial work experience in programming, quant research, quant trading or in entrepreneurial ventures (quantitative trading, algorithmic systems, internet search, poker, gaming)
Strong hands on programming skills in C/C++, Python, R or Perl
Strong numerical and quantitative ability, excellent communication skills
Supremely self motivated and enthusiastic