High frequency trading researcher – collaborative trading group, immediate share of PnL, 3+ years experience in HFT essential recruitment

Our client is currently building out their team prior to launching later in the year. Having already hired a number of high frequency trading experts on both the technology and trading side of things they are now looking for an experiencde high frequency trading researcher to fill the final position within the founding team. All the founders have an incredibly strong track record building some of Europe’s leading HFQ trading businesses and have a network within the sector that is second to none, so the infrastructure, financial backing  and necessary contacts are first class. They are therefore Read more […]

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Quant Analyst / Trader – Ultra High-Freq – Above Market Rate Compensation – LDN & NY recruitment

 This position involves:• Quantitative research • Software development • On-going enhancements of quantitative trading strategies. The successful candidate will be involved in analysis with respect to mathematical and financial theory, creation of research / plans, cleaning and processing of data, performing modelling, evaluation, and simulations. This is an exceptional opportunity for your career with above market compensation tied to individual and business performance. Requirements: PhD/Masters degree in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Finance etc • Extensive Knowledge Read more […]

July 1, 2012 • Tags: , , , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Quant Analyst / Trader – Ultra High-Freq – Above Market Rate Compensation – LDN & NY recruitment

Distressed Debt / Direct Lending Associate recruitment

Our client is a global investment firm with over $5BN of assets under management. They specialise in distressed debt and private equity opportunities. They are looking to hire a Distressed Debt/Direct Lending Associate for their London team. Credit experience gained working with a top tier investment bank or similar institution is essential. Candidates must possess an attention to detail, self-motivation and a desire to work in a collegiate team environment. An undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or related business field is preferred. Responsibilities include evaluating company capital Read more […]

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Systematic Portfolio Manager for High Frequency FX Trading recruitment

My Client is a Senior Partner at a Top Global Hedge Fund, who is looking to expand his team to cover further Time Zones. He is searching for a Portfolio Manager to work out of either the London or Singapore office. Historically the firm has been a major player within the high frequency space which is where there is continued demand. For this FX Trading mandate my client is looking for a portfolio manager with existing high or ultra high low/latency strategies. The firm has capital to scale up strategies so candidates must have a recent live track record of trading at least $5MN as a minimum. Skills Read more […]

June 27, 2012 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Systematic Portfolio Manager for High Frequency FX Trading recruitment

Fund Onboarding and Management Associate – International Funds Product Management – based in Geneva or London recruitment

JPMorgan Chase Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of more than $2 trillion, over 200,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries. It operates across six business segments including Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Treasury Securities Services, Asset Wealth Management, Retail Financial Services and Card Services.The Wealth Management division of JPMorgan Chase Co. is part of the Asset Wealth Management business segment. It has offered for over 160 years customised solutions and client service of the highest quality to solve the complex needs of wealthy Read more […]

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Director – Head of Library Quant Architecture – Senior Quant Dev – Lead Interest Rate Quant Dev. Quant Team – Base £160k+ Bonus + Package recruitment

The successful individual will be responsible for the design and re-architecture of the existing quant libraries and will have the autonomy to make significant changes which will impact the wider quant group. This is a senior, influential hands-on C++ role which will include: Design and architecture of the valuation and risk system for IR, inflation, EM and long term FX desk.Improving the performance of the overall rates analytics library used by the exotics structured products group.Re-architecture of the core valuation engines used across the front office quant groups.Implement generic Read more […]

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Global Equity Market Neutral Algorithmic Strategies – Capital Available/Added AUM for Equity Market Neutral Traders with their own funds – Equity Market Neutral Algorithmic Strategies recruitment

Global Equity Market Neutral Algorithmic Strategies – Capital Available/Added AUM for Equity Market Neutral Traders with their own funds – Equity Market Neutral Algorithmic Strategies.Several Funds and Institutional Investors are currently looking for existing Systematic/Algorithmic Equity Market Neutral focussed funds to run added capital. The traders can be based worldwide but must have the following:• Established track records with PnL figures.• A history of LIVE trading.• A track record of trading over $100,000.• Trading periods/Holding periods for no longer than a month.• A Read more […]

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Junior Trader – Global Macro Fund recruitment

• Ability to support / take instruction from the Portfolio Management Team• Intuitive understanding of basic macroeconomics and probability• Basic level of proficiency with technology, understanding of financial markets, and knowledge of instruments traded• Ideally the ability to program in Visual Basic for Excel, C++ and Matlab• Discernment, imagination and a sense of perspective when thinking about developments in economics, and financial markets• A high degree of diligence and attention to detail when evaluating, entering, and managing trades and in all other responsibilities• A Read more […]

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COO/CFO recruitment

Our client is looking for someone that will really “turn the heads” of investors – a unique opportunity for someone to work with a very well known and respected individual who has over $300MM in seed capital and recognises the importance of bringing on a COO who has a good track record and respect from instituation investors. A rare opportunity but the pedigree of the background of the individual is something which will be critically assessed by our client. Any applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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Quantitative Portfolio Manager – New York, London or Hong Kong recruitment

An experienced quantitative portfolio manager is being sought after by a multi-billion dollar USA based hedge fundCompanyThe firm has offices in NY/CT, Hong Kong and London and focus on systematic trading across the FX, futures, commodities and equities markets. They focus on high frequency trading with typical trades covering sub minute to intraday. The current focus is to bring on board 3 systematic PM’s across all regions that will focus on expanding into new markets while being supported strategically, technically and with the necessary capital and risk appetite. They have the capacity to Read more […]

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