Quantitative Trader

BHFT; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Trading Strategist to develop and execute trading strategies, optimize performance, and maintain relationships with market participants. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in trading and is proficient in Python or C. This full-time position offers remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in futures spread trading or related markets.
• Experience with systematic trading strategies.
• Proficiency in Delta1 products and derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies based on market inefficiencies.
• Optimize trading performance with real-time adjustments.
• Report on risk PnL and performance metrics.

Skills

Developing trading strategies

Monitoring trading performance

Relationship management with brokers

Algorithm configurations

Python or C proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies that involve identifying and capitalizing on market inefficiencies through algorithmic strategies;
• Continuously monitor and optimize trading performance by implementing real-time adjustments to algorithm configurations based on the strategy including delta 1 and options; Control and report risk PnL and other metrics;
• Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth operations of the trading business;
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers counterparties and market participants;
• Provide regular updates on trading performance and market conditions to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success (5 years) in one or more of the following markets : futures spread trading / STIRs (CME ICE Eurex) Brazilian futures and cash equities / ADRs Indian options (NSE) or Chinese spreads / futures;
• Extensive work experience in a financial institution with an active trading presence across these regions;
• Experience running fully systematic trading strategies with holding periods ranging from minutes to a few hours (non-latency sensitive);
• Experience working with Delta1 products & derivatives;
• Proficiency in Python or C;
• Having a confirmed professional network;
• A good reputation in the market and readiness to provide reference;
• Understanding of market structure regulations and current opportunities.

Additional Information

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1