Quantitative Developer – Java – Switzerland recruitment
They will be trading a combination of high to medium frequency quantitative strategies across global futures markets and have been established by one of the pioneers of futures systematic trading. They are offering the opportunity to join an ambitious, collaborative and prestigious hedge fund from the beginning and contribute to the growth of the firm.
Please apply if you:
• Have an MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physical Sciences
• Prefer working in a small company ( ~ 5 people)
• Are passionate about building complex systems
• Want to see your system trading on major financial markets
• Don’t proceed with a repetitive task before it’s automated
• Have a strong opinion and are able to listen to and accept opposite views
• Developed complex software for at least a year in one of the object oriented languages
• Have experience programming in Java and occasionally in C#
• Think you are really good at something that is relevant for the company
• Like brain teasers, playing poker, chess or enjoy solving abstract problems
• Have a winner’s mentality
Do not apply if you:
• Worked more than 5 years in a large financial institution
• View a management role as the best career step
• Think that software development is a necessary evil
• Are religious about technology choices, such as programming languages or operating systems
• Are not willing to spend 3 hours on a development test
• Give up easily
This is an excellent opportunity to join a smart and highly accomplished team that is seeking to do something special within systematic trading. They are looking to attract the best and are prepared to pay above average basic salary. This role will also benefit from being part of the trading bonus pool. The role is based in Switzerland, which also benefits from low tax and a high quality of living. If you meet the above criteria and would like to have an exploratory conversation please send your cv to simon.grainger@njfsearch.com