Director - QIS Quant - NYC
Director - QIS Quant - NYC
One of the top global investment banks in NYC is looking for a Director level QIS Quant to join the team and help lead crucial new greenfield initiatives. This role will serve an integral part of a highly successful global team, helping lead the implementation of new indices into the QIS engine, and the development of QIS trading tools.
This is an amazing opportunity for a candidate looking to take the next step in their career with a challenging new role on a premier team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Development and implementation of innovative cross-asset QIS strategies (Equities, Vol, Rates, FX and Commodities).
- Collaborate with the structuring and trading teams to improve existing strategies
- Conduct research and analysis on existing QIS strategies including, but not limited to, momentum, quality, value, vol, low beta, etc.
- Development and implementation of trading tools to optimize execution, client reporting and risk management
Ideal candidates should possess:
- 8+ years of experience of hands on quantitative development work in support of a QIS trading or structuring team
- Proficient programming skills in Python
- Masters degree in a computational field, Ph.D strongly preferred
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas and work to colleagues
If there is an interest, please click the APPLY NOW button below.
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