Quant Trader
HFT/MFT Trader - Single Stocks
Overview
We are working with a global proprietary trading firm seeking to hire an HFT/MFT Trader with experience trading single stocks.
The firm operates a fully systematic, technology‑driven trading platform across global markets, deploying both high‑frequency and medium‑frequency trading strategies. With a strong emphasis on execution quality and low‑latency infrastructure, this role offers the opportunity to join a high‑performing trading team operating in a competitive market environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage HFT/MFT trading strategies across single stocks
- Optimise execution performance across venues, focusing on latency and order routing efficiency
- Analyse market microstructure and trading behaviour to improve strategy performance
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to enhance trading systems and modelling frameworks
- Contribute to the scaling of strategies and expansion into additional markets and instruments
Requirements
- Proven experience trading HFT or MFT strategies in equities (single stocks)
- Strong understanding of market microstructure, order‑book dynamics, and liquidity behaviour
- Experience with execution optimisation, including queue positioning and adverse selection
- Strong quantitative intuition and ability to operate in low‑latency, real‑time environments
- Collaborative mindset and experience working alongside engineering and quantitative teams
Why Apply
- High‑impact role with direct ownership of trading strategies
- Access to advanced, low‑latency trading infrastructure
- Opportunity to work with a highly technical and performance‑driven team
- Exposure to global markets with scope to scale strategies
If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly or contact
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