Quantitative Trading Strategist recruitment

Quantitative Trading Strategist

The group executes and develops implementation strategies for our various investment portfolios. The department participates in the design and development of algorithmic trading methodologies and is responsible for introducing electronic trading as it becomes available in new markets. As a team, we also perform transaction cost analysis of our investment strategies.

We are looking for an exceptionally talented quantitative strategist to collaborate with our algorithmic trading team on producing and refining its algorithmic trading strategies. Our fund employs multiple asset algorithms trading equities, FX, Futures and Options both domestically and internationally.

REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Financial Engineering or a similar discipline

Demonstrated expertise in statistical techniques including pattern recognition and machine learning

Working knowledge of forecasting and data mining techniques

Proficient programmer in C/C++/STL

Expert in market data/ FIX

Experience with high frequency market making, researching order book data

Well organized, detail-oriented with strong communication skills

Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team