Quantitative Analyst
Quantitative Analyst - Proprietary Trading Firm (Amsterdam)
Join a leading proprietary trading firm based in Amsterdam, with a growing international presence. As a fully regulated market maker, we operate across major European and US options exchanges, committed to fair and transparent financial markets. We're looking for an experienced Quantitative Analyst to support and enhance our trading strategies through rigorous data analysis and model development.
Your Role:
As a Quantitative Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging trading, data science, and technology. You'll work closely with traders, developers, and fellow quants to deliver insights that drive performance and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze large volumes of market and trading data to identify patterns and opportunities
- Develop and refine pricing models, risk metrics, and forecasting tools
- Monitor and optimize the performance of trading strategies
- Build and maintain analytical tools and dashboards for real-time decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and test new models and algorithms
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
Your Profile:
- 2+ years of experience in a quantitative or analytical role within trading, finance, or a related field
- Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Physics, Quantitative Finance)
- Strong programming skills in Python (experience with SQL, R, or C++ is a plus)
- Solid understanding of financial markets and derivatives, particularly options
- Experience working with large datasets and statistical modeling techniques
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills in English
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