Quantitative Researcher
I'm personally working with the Head of Quantitative Research at a global fintech company, which is a household name on the street, as they have a greenfield initiative to build out a D1 trading franchise! While the firm is well regarded and has a ton of market share, this particular build out has been happening behind the scenes for the last 2 years,. The head of the team has already put together a close-knit group of industry veterans, comprised of both sell-side and buy-side quants. They are looking for an experienced Quant Researcher/Trader to join their North America business to build and implement robust market making and trading algorithms offering a new PnL generating stream for their global fintech operation.
Key Responsibilities -
- Build and implement trading algorithms and pricing models across the D1 universe
Conduct factor modeling and statistical analysis to diagnose model failures and improve forecasting accuracy. - Develop and maintain stochastic models, pricing frameworks, particle filters, and auction pricing algorithms.
- Be the thought leader across systematic market-making initiatives, including improvements to trading models and portfolio optimization
Product Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of Delta One products and their real-world trading behavior.
Professional Background
- Experience from a market making desk, prop trading group, or hedge fund strongly preferred. Candidates from banks are acceptable if they algorithmic trading exposure.
- Strong academic background in engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or related technical fields.
- A thinker with strong market intuition, not just theoretical knowledge.
- Someone who thrives in a small, elite team and wants meaningful ownership.
- Ideally 5+ years of experience
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