Statistical Arbitrage Quantitative Analysts/Researcher recruitment
My client a Statistical Arbitrage, Systematic Trading fund is currently looking to hire a cross-asset quantitative researcher/analyst to work within its strategy research team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing statistical and algorithmic trading capabilities and will analyse financial trading data to study algorithmic trading opportunities and the risks associated.
You will have excellent communication skills as you will need to work with departments such as Risk, Finance and IT to accomplish these goals.
The successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Ph.D. in numerical majors, preferably Computing Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics (degree awarded or dissertation already completed
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of using SAS, R or other advanced statistical packages to analyse data
- Experienced in Microsoft PowerPoint, WORD and EXCEL
- Excellent knowledge of financial markets and market risks, knowledge of any of the following is highly advantageous: commodities, FX, derivatives, equities fixed income, futures options
If you feel that you have the desired skills and would like to discuss in further detail please either call Ariel Booker on 0207 377 2200 / 07748 461 142 or email a.booker@westbourne-partners.com.
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