PhD/ Msc Computational Finance- Junior Researcher- Model building-Electronic Trading-$250K++ recruitment

Our client is a US based hedge who is looking to expand their teams in NY, Massachusetts and Chicago with the addition of junior researchers with backgrounds in computational finance.BackgroundThe firm has a strong background in automated trading across the equities and futures markets and more specifically across the high frequency area. Currently looking to expand their electronic trading group in the US the firm has the capacity to hire junior researchers/ traders for their automated trading team in New York, Chicago and Massachusetts.Coming in as an entry level researcher finance experience Read more […]

November 12, 2011 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on PhD/ Msc Computational Finance- Junior Researcher- Model building-Electronic Trading-$250K++ recruitment

Investment Analyst – Structured Products recruitment

Founded in 1993, Värde Partners is a leading alternative investment fund manager with cumulative fund assets that total over $7 billion.  To earn its investors attractive risk-adjusted rates of return on their investments, Värde employs a diversity of event-driven investment strategies.  Investments have centered on debt obligations of financially-troubled companies, high yield bonds, asset backed securities, loans and leases secured by a wide variety of collateral types, and commercial real estate.  Värde has a broad investor base, including endowments and foundations, pension Read more […]

October 27, 2011 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Investment Analyst – Structured Products recruitment

Hedge Fund Analyst – Operational Research recruitment

Responsibilities: Perform detailed operational research on potential hedge fund investments across strategies, which include onsite manager evaluation, third party verification, and documentation review. Monitor operational aspects of existing investments on an ongoing basis. Assist in setting up separately managed accounts for existing and potential investments. Stay on top of regulatory changes in the financial and hedge fund industry. Perform other operations related responsibilities.    Requirements: Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other relevant field.  Read more […]

October 24, 2011 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Hedge Fund Analyst – Operational Research recruitment

Stat Arb Strategist recruitment

The Candidate will develop systematic trading strategies in any asset class. The Candidate will develop and maintain data and  conduct back-testing. In addition you will implement trading techniques to medium frequency strategies. Qualifications: -Experience designing, trading, implementing statistical arbitrage / systematic trading strategies -Strong analytical abd programming expereince(C++, R, Matlab) -Experience in market micro-structure, algo’s, hi-freq -MS/PhD in Math, Statistics, Science

October 19, 2011 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Stat Arb Strategist recruitment

New York/Chicago – “Extremely well Funded” High Frequency trading Fund – Software Engineers/Researchers/Strategists – $400k+ recruitment

 An Established  Systematic Quant Hedge Fund opening new trading offices in both New York/Santa Clara are looking to hire an experienced equities statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/Trader and software programmers (C++).The firm has several billion £AUM and are looking for a statistical arbitrage researcher/trader with either live alpha generating strategies, or some experience of stat arb strategy research but maybe not having seen your own strategies go into production yetThe team are responsible for research and alpha generation using data mining, signal processing and machine learning Read more […]

October 5, 2011 • Tags: , , , , , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on New York/Chicago – “Extremely well Funded” High Frequency trading Fund – Software Engineers/Researchers/Strategists – $400k+ recruitment

Analyst – Equity Event Driven / Special Situations – BERMUDA recruitment

Rare opportunity is currently on offer for an Analyst to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial hedge fund / investment manager in Bermuda. The Fund invests in market neutral equity spread trading strategies and has produced consistent, high quality returns.The role will involve adding depth to the research process employed by the Fund and requires carrying out in-depth fundamental analysis on a portfolio of investment opportunities covered by the investment team. This is a senior position, suited to a hard working marketing professional looking for a new challenge in their career. The successful Read more […]

September 2, 2011 • Tags: , , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Analyst – Equity Event Driven / Special Situations – BERMUDA recruitment

Quant Trader/Researcher – High Frequency Trading – NY/LDN recruitment

High frequency hedge fund located in Chicago, New York and London is looking to expand their quantitative trading group.They are interested in speaking with talented and experienced quantitative researchers/traders with knowledge of interest rate products specifically futures and options.  The opportunity will involve working as a strategist for an interest rate automated market making group.  The successful applicant will have prior experience of seeing strategies go live into production for IR Market Making **OR** can demonstrate some experienec of seeing a strategy / algo go live in a slightly Read more […]

August 23, 2011 • Tags: , , , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Quant Trader/Researcher – High Frequency Trading – NY/LDN recruitment

Senior Compliance Officer – Investment Advisor recruitment

Compliance Officer  would report into the Chief Compliance Officer and act as more of a generalist. Responsibilities include: marketing review, policy procedures writing, regulatory filings, AML and training.Candidates must have very strong/experience knowledge of rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act. Covering the annual review is a must and candidates should be very well versed in this element of the role.Candidates must have very strong Investment Advisor compliance rule/regs experience. This rule knowledge/interpretation on the Investment Advisory side is a very important element of Read more […]

August 13, 2011 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Senior Compliance Officer – Investment Advisor recruitment

Quantitative Developer recruitment

Essential requirements:•      PhD in Math, Physics, Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent•      2-4 years of experience as a Software Developer•      Proficiency in C++ and one major scripting language (python, ruby, perl, etc.)•      Experience working within large code bases (source code control systems, etc.) Preferred requirements: •      Background in scientific programming and numerical methods a plus•   Test case and unit test development experience•      Experience with BOOST•      Experience with Read more […]

July 31, 2011 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Quantitative Developer recruitment

Hedge Fund Compliance Associate recruitment

The candidate must be intellectual, ambitious, proactive, discrete and ethical, and must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. They are looking for someone with 3-5 years of compliance or related experience.Responsibilities:Monitor electronic communication for violations of compliance policies and procedures Monitor information barrier and insider trading-related matters, including wall crossings and restricted listsMonitor for reportable positions and position limits, and oversee preparation of regulatory position filingsMonitor firm trading for deviations Read more […]

July 28, 2011 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Hedge Fund Compliance Associate recruitment