Quantitative Research Analyst
Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG) is a sophisticated and influential trading firm, active on the world’s major securities and derivatives exchanges. Our European headquarters is based in Dublin, where we employ over 250 people in Trading, Quantitative Research Technology across a range of trading strategies, including Exchange Traded Funds, Commodities, Options, Fixed Income, Equity Derivatives and Convertible Bonds.
Quantitative Research at SIG:
Our quantitative research team works with traders to develop, test and run automated trading strategies and data analysis tools, refining traders’ ideas into quantitatively precise questions.
Quantitative researchers apply their mathematical skills in areas such as probability and statistics, stochastic processes, numerical analysis and optimization to the construction of trading models. In addition, the team collaborates with software developers to develop and implement computer-based trading systems that successfully execute sophisticated large-scale strategies independent of human interaction. At SIG Dublin, quantitative researchers work directly with traders in a front office environment, and are closely involved with monitoring and refining the production strategies.
SIG's quantitative researchers are skilled mathematicians, physicists, statisticians, computer scientists, economists and engineers, typically possessing a PhD and/or significant work experience in related fields.
This is a superb opportunity for a highly numerate individual with a keen interest in the financial markets to gain exposure within a true trading environment.
- A PhD in a numerate or technical discipline.
- Exceptional quantitative and statistical understanding.
- Very strong attention to detail.
- Good general computer knowledge and strong programming ability. Python/Matlab an advantage.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivation.
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