Quantitative Developer - Discretionary Macro Desk (New York)
The fund of a tier one multi manager is seeking a Quantitative Developer to support a high impact discretionary trading desk in New York. This role is ideal for an individual who sits at the intersection of Excel engineering, Python development, and tooling supporting a PM.
You'll work directly with the lead Portfolio Manager, in a fast paced and hands on environment, contributing meaningful improvements from day one. This is an exclusive opportunity to enhance and streamline workflows and improve the efficiency and performance of the desk.
Responsibilities:
- Transform the Portfolio Manager's Excel‑based workflows into robust, scalable Python tools (with opportunities to incorporate ML where useful).
- Build and maintain models, analytics, and dashboard tools for trading and risk workflows.
- Improve the structure, logic, and performance of existing spreadsheets and analytical frameworks.
- Automate manual tasks and optimize day‑to‑day PM processes.
- Source, clean, and prepare market data for trading and research purposes.
- Explore LLM/AI applications to enhance workflow efficiency and model robustness.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Python.
- Working knowledge of fixed‑income products (bonds, swaps, basis, etc.).
- Experience building tools and spreadsheets for trading or research teams, ideally supporting a PM.
- Familiarity with market data sources and time‑series concepts.
- Experience applying AI/ML techniques within financial or analytical workflows is a plus.
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