Quantitative Research Analyst- New York recruitment

 Circa $150,000 plus substantial performance related bonus and benefits

My client is a leading Multi Strategy Hedge Fund, with a great reputation for its phenomenal profits and strength in systematic and algorithmic trading. Due to continued success and growth of the fund, we have an opportunity for an exceptionally talented quantitative analyst to join the team in New York.

As a quantitative analyst, you will:

• Leverage off your background in various programming languages (C++, Matlab, SAS etc…) and systems and work directly with traders and quant portfolio managers to design a systematic trading platform.

• Use your background in quantitative finance to quickly familiarize yourself with the cutting edge technology and be able to integrate quickly, working through the entire process from the alpha generation/back test to final implementation.

The successful quantitative analyst will require the following skill set;

This is a great opportunity for a talented quantitative analyst with a strong numerate and wide programming background to join a market leading desk. The fund itself is recognized as one of the leading hedge funds in the Market and you will be given every opportunity to fulfill your potentially, both technically and professional. As a quantitative analyst in systematic trading, compensation, bonus and benefits will all be extremely competitive.

Interviews are currently taking place, and there has been a high level of demand for the role, please submit your CV as soon as possible to qfm@selbyjennings.com to avoid missing out on this opportunity.