Algo Trading Analyst - NYC
A top performing global prop trading team is looking to bring on an experienced quantitative trader to join their trading operations team. This team is responsible for management and improvement of real-time trading systems, including managing risk during dynamic market conditions and research projects to improve trading performance.
The ideal candidate has 12+ months of trading experience as a member of a cash equities, futures or swaps, at an algo or electronic trading desk.
Job responsibilities include:
- Monitor and manage daily quantitative trading strategies during US, European and or Asian market hours.
- Rapid response to compute and execute trades to accurately manage and hedge the firms exposure during trading activities.
- Research and provide market commentary surrounding market events, corporate actions and regulatory changes.
- Manage the deployment of new strategies and trading models.
- Research, design and implement internal trading tools, dashboards and automation projects.
Job requirements include:
- 12+ months of relevant experience on an algo trading desk, electronic trading desk or as a member of a Trading Operations team
- Thorough technical understanding of algorithmic trading platform, specifically OMS/EMS
- Strong technical skills in Python and SQL
- Confidence working autonomously in high pressure environments while maintaining high working standards
