Senior quantitative trader / high frequency trader

My client has a very successful quantitative trading market making division which they want to expand. They currently have an excellent infrastructure in place enabling ultra-low latency/latency arbitrage. They are currently seeking a senior high frequency trader experienced preferably on futures (but open to FX (spot and futures), options, equities and ETFs) capable of implementing their own algorithms alone or as a team. An opportunity exists to build a new desk and run a team. Ideally, they are looking to appoint the successful hire to run their European trading floor within 1-2 years.

The role:

The role will involve implementing algorithms to trade on European markets. My client has collocation at all the major exchanges and teams of highly specialized and qualified developers to meet any development project requirements from strategy coding to exchange/gateway connectivity.

They are looking for someone who has:

- Minimum 3 years experience as a high frequency quantitative trader with the ability to implement trading algorithms from scratch.

- Experience managing a team would be an advantage.

- Demonstrated ability to generate PL.

- Sharpe ratio above 4.

- They will consider intraday trading strategies with holding periods sub-millisecond to hours.

- They will consider team moves such as trader+quant developer+software developer

 

They will offer enticing packages to successful hires. You can expect a high base salary and a % cut of PL.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity over the phone prior to submitting your CV, you can call Alex on 02070780528 (qualified candidates only please).

Keywords: high frequency, quantitative, HFT, futures, ETFs, FX, equities, options, algo, algorithm, algorithmic, quant

April 24, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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