Systematic Trading, Junior Quant Analyst – London, New York, Chicago, Singapore recruitment

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Group The Role

Founded in 2001 the fund (roughly $10Bn AUM) has a proven track record of healthy returns on investment. To sustain and build on this they have consistently invested heavily in people and systems. My client is one of the world’s leading hedge funds with offices in New York City, Chicago, London and Singapore. They offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating working environment, where good ideas are prized and rewarded correspondingly. In fact, there remuneration package is unrivalled for a role of this level. To sustain and build on their exceptional global standing, they have consistently invested heavily in people. Not just any people, people with little to no experience in finance- agile minds with an exceptional academic background.

What They’re Looking For

The group is actively recruiting this year for multiple Quant Analysts/Strategists, across all location sites, who have a 1st class educational background in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics. They are only looking to recruit the very brightest individuals from the best institutions. Even if you have not yet completed your studies, they are looking for people to join in 2013 and beyond too - and prefer early introductions.

Requirements:

• PhD in quantitative field is required (Engineering, Math, Physics, Statistics, Econometrics, Bio-informatics or Computer Science)

• Strong experience in studying large scale data and building statistical models (preferable)

• Programming skills in researching and developing; proficient in using R/Malab, C++ /Java

• Strong quantitative analytic skills with creative and critical thinking ability

• Strong communication skills and team player

Keywords: Algorithmic Trading, Electronic Trading, Systematic Trading, Quantitative Research, High-Frequency Trading, High-Frequency Trading Research, High Frequency Strategy, High Frequency Quant Analyst, Systematic Quant Analyst, Statistical Research, Data Mining, Linear Regression Analysis, Non-linear Regression Analysis, Modeling, Market Microstructure, PhD, Electronic Trading Quant, Junior Quant, Quantitative Analyst, Junior Quantitative Analyst

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Although preferable, we do not require a CV, please feel free to get in touch regarding this role to talk to a member of the team to discuss this role. For more current openings with our clients, please see www.g-q-r.com/vacancies

We Welcome speculative and tentative applications roles and others of a similar nature that we may have available on our books.

Applying: Quant-Jobs@globalquantrecruitment.com

Search Consultant: Ben Harris
Contact Telephone Number: +44 (0) 203 141 8010
Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1615777
Website: www.G-Q-R.com