Junior Quant

BHFT; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to conduct market research and design trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in trading with strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Python. This position allows for remote work and offers a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 2 years in Quantitative Research/Trading with specialization in spreads/option strategies.
• Experience with marketmaking trading strategies.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive market research to identify new trading opportunities.
• Design and PoC implementation of effective trading strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine and optimize strategies.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Programming (Python)

Education

Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

L2/L3 Market Data

C/C++

Rust

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive market research to identify new trading opportunities;
• Design and PoC implementation of effective trading strategies based on your market research findings;
• Perform research and TCA of existing trading strategies to enhance risk-adjusted returns and adapt to changing market conditions;
• Collaborate with colleagues to leverage diverse expertise in refining and optimizing strategies.

Qualifications

• 2 years in Quantitative Research/Trading with specialization in spreads/option strategies;
• Experience with marketmaking trading strategies;
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis data mining and predictive modeling;
• Understanding of market microstructure;
• Experience with using L2 / L3 market data for research;
• Exceptional quantitative and mathematical skills adept problemsolving;
• Proficient in any research-oriented programming language (Python preferred) ability to write efficient code;
• Strong collaborative spirit work ethics and a determined drive for success; ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex ideas.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Physics or a related field;
• Good programming skills in programming languages like C/C or Rust.

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Fulltime