My client is a top tier proprietary trading firm that specializes in mid/high frequency futures trading. They're seeking a skilled trader to contribute to their research effort aimed at generating futures trading alphas. This role offers the chance to hold a key role in strategy development using my client's advanced technology stack and infrastructure.
Futures Quantitative Trader - New York (Python, C++)
The Role
Construct, implement and deploy mid/high frequency futures trading algorithms
Come up with innovative, cutting-edge trading ideas
Create tools for data analysis, to identify patterns
Develop analytical, computational libraries in order to support trading
The Candidate
A minimum of 2 years experience of quantitative trading in one or more futures
MSc/PhD from a top tier university
Strong quantitative background in mathematics and statistics with knowledge of and experience in statistical models and signal generation
Confidence in ability to create new strategies independently and collaboratively within a team
Proficiency in back-testing, simulation, and statistical techniques
Data-mining skills paired up with data analysis skills. Previous experience operating with a large amount of tick/data would be beneficial
Strong programming skills in Python or C++
Futures Quantitative Trader - New York (Python, C++)