Job Description
As part of equity derivatives team, the candidate’s main job is to build quantitative models driving the algorithmic trading behavior as well as to research on the drivers behind their algorithmic trading performance. The job duties associated with this role may be expected to include, but not limited to:
* Conduct quantitative analysis to enhance the trading performance of our algorithmic trading strategies
* Be involved in algorithmic trading from inception of idea to research to production to follow-up
* Research into the prediction of market behavior and liquidity (trading volume, spreads, volatilities)
* Implement quantitative models in the algorithmic trading platform
Requirements
* Solid academic background in a scientific discipline e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science (Master/ PHD)
* 3 - 5 years of work experience in a Quantitative Research / Data Scientist ideally with focus on Equity Trading
* Proven experience in harnessing data science and statistical analysis techniques, prefer in equity markets
* Deep passion for data analysis, scientific endeavor and algorithmic trading
* Solid experience in C++ or Python
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as the comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.