Statistics, Physics and Mathematics Graduates – Quantitative Trader recruitment

Global Proprietary Trading Firm

Quantitative Assistant Trader Position

1st Class Hons, PhD Graduates Wanted

A unique opportunity has transpired for entry level statistics graduates to work for a global proprietary trading firm as an assistant trader. With an outstanding presence in Asia Pacific, Europe and the US for high frequency modeling my client boosts an impressive team of dedicated software developers, traders and quantitative strategists.

The successful applicant will assist the senior traders in the development, design and implementation of high frequency trading models which are strongly based on the principles of probability modeling. Thus candidates who have a 1st Class Hons Degree or PhD with a particular focus on probability modeling are encouraged to apply. 

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic credentials which must be at a High Distinction level. Anything less will not be considered, therefore only the top 1% of graduates from Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Physics will be contacted. The type of modeling skills desired are probability modeling, stochastic volatility, Bayesian inference, Kalman Filters, times series (ARCH and GARCH), regression and logistic modeling, principle components, finite difference methods, differential equations, sequential Monte Carlo and many others.

Academic qualifications in statistics, physics, theoretical mathematics and econometrics is highly desired and applicants must send their academic transcripts in order to be considered for the shortlist. 

To apply for this position, hit the APPLY button below or contact Maria Skarveli at BlackOcean Recruitment on +61 (02 9230 0473) for a confidential discussion.