Quantitative Developer

Verition Fund Management LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Verition Fund Management LLC in Dubai is seeking a quant developer to join a world-class trading team. You will work on data ingestion, high-performance processing, modelling, and risk management.

Responsibilities include building Python tools for analysis and live trading, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with traders and tech teams. Experience with AWS and ML in trading is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Python programming experience.
• Strong data structures and algorithms background.
• Degree in CS or STEM required.
• Familiarity with AWS or cloud tech is a plus.
• Knowledge of ML/AI in trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python tools for analysis, research, trading, and risk management purposes.
• Ensure integrity of data management pipeline and the underlying data itself.
• Provide ongoing maintenance support and enhancements for existing systems and platforms.
• Communicate regularly with team managers; collaborate cross-functionally with traders, data teams and vendors.
• Implement machine learning and other advanced techniques to enhance predictive accuracy.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Machine learning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

AWS

C++

Java

Job description

Firm Overview

Verition Fund Management LLC Verition is a multi-strategy multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008 Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Fixed Income amp Macro Event amp Multi-Asset RV Equity L S amp Capital Markets and Quantitative Trading

Role Overview

As a quant developer of one of our world class quant trading teams you ll have the opportunity to get exposed to all aspects of the business data ingestion high-performance processing features and modelling portfolio and risk management live execution and post-trade analysis

Responsibilities

Design and develop various tools in Python that will be crucial for analysis research trading and risk management purposes Ensure integrity of data management pipeline and the underlying data itself and actively identify diagnose and remedy data issues Provide ongoing maintenance support and enhancements for existing systems and platforms Communicate regularly with team managers Collaborate cross-functionally with internal tech and data teams researchers traders and outside vendors Commitment to safeguarding team information and adhering to business sensitivity Stay abreast of market trends and academic research to continually adapt and refine trading strategies Implement machine learning and other advanced techniques to enhance predictive accuracy

At least 1-3 years experience in Python programming, ideally including libraries relevant to data analysis and machine learning A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming Ideally a degree in Computer Science or some other STEM program Experience with AWS or other cloud technology is a plus Exceptional analytical abilities and a strong problem-solving mindset Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with traders and other team members Knowledge of additional OOP languages like C++ or Java is a plus Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in trading is also a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and a keen attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.