Quant Researcj & Trading Roles – London

CTA Quant Researcher (with 1-5 years exp) package of £250k

Someone from a systematic global macro or CTA, intellectual, strong research skills, academic, must have a PhD and good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Junior Quant Developer Java / Data Analysis (£55-65k)

Ideally a scientist with solid experience coding algorithms with Java, a PhD in Data Analysis or related is required. The role will involve developing high frequency alphas. Based in Mayfair.

Macro Researcher – PhD Academic (80-100k)

Ideally a Lecturer or industry professional  with a macro research background. Experience with emerging market data, strong quant skills, R / Matlab. The role is to develop emerging market top down allocation strategies for FX based on factor analysis.

High Frequency Researcher – London (75k-200k+guarantee)

Experience in low latency trading is. The role will involve developing microstructure strategies for index futures, fx, cash equities. Experience in high frequency prop required. You should have strong tech skills in: Matlab or R, Python, Data Analysis, PCA, Regression. The firm is collaborative and the bonus is discretionary.

High Frequency (plug and play trader) – London (75k-200k+%)

Experience is essential. The role will involve developing microstructure strategies for index futures, fx, cash equities. Experience in high frequency prop required. You should have strong tech skills in: Matlab or R, Python, Data Analysis, PCA, Regression. The firm is silo’d and you will work on a percentage contractual formula. Plug in your strategy and make (15-40% of PnL based on sharpe and profit target). You need a realised track record ($6m+SR of 5)

Intraday Trader / Researcher - London (75k-200k)

Experience is essential. The role will involve developing intraday strategies on cash and futures. Experience in high frequency prop required. You should have strong tech skills in: Matlab or R, Python, Data Analysis, PCA, Regression. The firm is semi silo’d so you get to collaborate on some projects but you also have ownership for your own strategy. You will work on a percentage verbal formula (10-20%). You need a realised track record ($6m+SR of 4)

Looking for Short Term Statistical Arbitrage Traders –10-15% pay out

Experience is essential. The role will involve plugging in your cash and futures strategies. Experience in stat arb required. You should have strong tech skills in: Matlab or R, Python, Data Analysis, PCA, Regression. The firm is totally silo’d so you need to own your strategy and plug it in. You will work on a percentage verbal formula (10-20%). You need a realised track record ($10m+SR of 2.5)

High Frequency FX Prop – Switzerland (170-200k chf base)

Looking for a high frequency FX trader with experience developing strategies on spot and futures.  Collaborative culture.

Contact James Kennedy to discuss these roles and others that may be relevant.

J.kennedY@njfsearch.com  | +44 (0)20 7257 6213