Execution Quant Researcher
The Head of Trading at a Tier-One Hedge Fund is looking for an Execution Quant Researcher to join their expanding team in NYC. The team lead has a very impressive background having led several execution teams throughout their career. The group largely supports Equities, Futures and FX trading across the fund and generates PnL through rigorous short-term alpha, market microstructure, algorithm development and execution related research.
Over the years, the existing team has been very successful in building out profitable models and frameworks to drive performance of various different PMs and trading teams within the firm. This team provides a unique mix of stability and ability to impact PnL. To capitalize on past achievements and further drive performance of the group, the team lead is actively seeking someone with:
- 2+ years experience working on monetization, execution, microstructure and/or algorithm development (open to QRs coming from equities, futures or FX)
- Strong understanding of time series analysis
- Ability to manage the full life-cycle of your research
- Strong Python skillset (experience in C++ is a nice to have)
- Advanced degree in STEM field
- Desire and ability to work well in a collaborative team
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