AddressWe are seeking a Quantitative Developer/Researcher with 3-5 years of experience to become part of a medium-sized, collaborative team within an Equities trading business. Prior experience within Equities is necessary. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial concepts, as well as advanced knowledge of Python, and practical experience with machine learning tools. Working proficiency of Linux, Git, and SQL are a plus.
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong mathematical and statistical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques in the field.
Principal Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain an efficient research pipeline and tools for data processing, strategy simulation, and alpha generation.
- Architect and develop a tick-by-tick back testing and research platform for equities.
- Design and continuously optimize large-scale parallel computing systems.
- Assist in designing and optimizing a machine learning platform to improve efficiency and computing performance.
- Collaborate with the Senior Portfolio Manager and other team members in a transparent environment, specifically collaborating across books and engaging with the whole investment process
Preferred Experience
- 3-5 years of professional experience as a Quantitative Developer/Researcher in a trading/technology environment (banks, hedge funds, asset management, technology firms, etc.)
- Experience dealing with market microstructures and tick data.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Professional coding experience in Python.
- Working proficiency in Linux, Git, and SQL.
- Strong knowledge of data structure and algorithms
- Collaborate with the Senior Portfolio Manager and other team members in a transparent environment, specifically collaborating across books and engaging with the whole investment process
Highly Valued Relevant Experience
- Experience in high-performance computing and efficient database management.
Other Relevant Skills and Experiences
- Strong English language written and oral communication skills.
Target Start Date
- As soon as possible
