Systematic Mid-frequency trader- Managed Futures- Global Hedge Fund- $400K++ recruitment

Global hedge fund is looking to bring on board a systematic mid-frequency trader for their managed futures business in the US and UK.

Overview

The firm is a multi-billion dollar hedge fund with a presence in the US, UK and Asia. In the past the firm have focused on their core business which is high frequency equities- but sue to strategic developments the CEO of the firm feels as though they have missed out on alpha across the medium-term horizon so is dedicated to building this aspect of this business across their US and European offices. The firm have invested heavily in their trend following and managed futures business over the past 18 months and are now dedicated to expanding the business.

Responsibilities          

Working in an internal proprietary group you will either be managing your own trading book or co-managing a larger book with another senior PM/ trader. You will have the freedom to not only implement existing strategies but develop new models based on research and idea generation amongst peers. Although a background in coding/ developing the algorithms is not necessary, working knowledge of the systematic/ algorithmic phase of the trades is crucial. You will be deploying mid-frequency strategies and generating alpha across the US, European or Asian markets. The firm is keen to bring on board Systematic traders that are keen to scale their strategies up to $400MN and beyond, with greater risk appetite, lower transaction costs and greater transparency in terms of PNL payout.

Ideally you will have a recent 12 month track record within a mid-frequency trading environment and be looking to implement your strategies on a larger scale and developing a managed futures business across the US and UK.

Profile

• Recent 12 months live trading record across the mid-frequency horizon.

• Good percentage return depending on capital provided.

• Scalable strategies

• A Sharpe of above 2 is desirable.

• Looking to build a global managed futures business.

• A quantitative mindset.

Contact

If you find this role of interest please contact Rizwaan Ahmed on apply@mavenalpha.com quoting reference RZAM or by telephone at +44 (0)203 178 5678.