Jr. Quant Trader
A leading prop trading firm, is seeking an ambitious and driven Quant Trader to join their team. Specializing in high-frequency and short-term systematic strategies, their fully automated models trade liquid products globally, including equities, ETFs, futures, options, and crypto. This is a fantastic opportunity for a young professional to work closely with seasoned traders and researchers, contributing to the development of cutting-edge trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to contribute to the growth and innovation of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, develop, and manage systematic trading strategies focused on generating alpha signals from market data.
- Collaborate with Software Engineers to productionize trades and optimize real-time strategies.
- Conduct data analysis to identify market opportunities and improve trading algorithms.
- Work closely with senior traders to refine and enhance trading strategies in live environments.
Job Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in a quantitative trading/research role, with exposure to high-frequency or short-term alpha strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, or a strong background in Maths/Statistics.
- Strong coding skills in Python; experience with other programming languages is a plus.
- Passionate about trading and enjoys the immediate feedback loop and tweaking strategies.
- Technical aptitude and a desire to move into quant trading.
- Interest in a startup environment and culture, with a drive to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
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