Junior Quantitative Trader
We are currently working with a proprietary trading firm focused on high‑frequency and short‑term systematic strategies across highly liquid global markets. The firm places a strong emphasis on technology, disciplined research, and continuous improvement, and operates in a highly collaborative, merit‑driven environment.
Junior hires can expect to work directly with senior traders and management from day one. Senior team members remain deeply hands‑on, writing code, researching strategies, and actively trading. As a Junior Quant Trader, you will be embedded with the core trading team and contribute meaningfully to both new strategy development and existing production systems. This role is well suited for someone early in their career who is looking for high learning velocity and direct impact.
Responsibilities include:
- Researching and developing short‑term systematic trading strategies
- Performing statistical analysis on large, noisy datasets
- Generating, testing, and refining alpha signals
- Working closely with engineers to productionize research
- Collaborating directly with senior traders across multiple strategies
What They're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science preferred)
- 1-3 years of experience in trading or a relevant quantitative role (research, analyst, strategist, etc.)
- Strong programming skills in Python AND C++
- Genuine interest in trading and financial markets
- Strong teamwork skills, and comfort in a high‑intensity environment
- Motivated by learning, ownership, and merit‑based rewards over guarantees
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