Quantitative Trader (Prop Trading)

ALT Fund; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to develop high-frequency trading strategies. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in prop trading, strong coding skills in C++ or Rust and Python, and a quantitative degree. This role offers a culture of innovation, flexibility, and numerous benefits including 35 days of vacation and 100% paid sick leave.

Benefits

35 Days of Vacation

100% Paid Sick Leave

Top-Tier Equipment

Corporate Psychologist

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience at a prop trading firm or internal quant desk.
• Proven track record running live strategies with AUM > 1M or Sharpe > 2.0.
• Hands-on experience with real-time data feeds and low-latency infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale strategies across various investment decision horizons.
• Generate ideas based on market analysis and behavioral patterns.
• Continuously adapt strategies to changes in market conditions.

Skills

Expertise in high-frequency or medium-frequency alpha generation

Strong coding skills in C++ or Rust and Python

Proficiency in feature engineering and signal combination

Solid understanding of market microstructure

Education

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Backtesting frameworks

Job description

We are a prop-trading company that combines the agility of a startup with the resources of a high-performing fund. Our team is focused on developing cutting-edge strategies, and working with us means not just advancing technology, but also being part of a team where ideas are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and every member has the opportunity to unlock their full potential.

We are looking for an experienced specialist with proven experience in Quantitative Research, including intraday trading.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Designing and scaling strategies across various investment decision horizons — from seconds to several days
• Generating ideas based on analysis of market microstructure, correlations, behavioral patterns, and inefficiencies
• Proposing and improving tools for backtesting, cross-validation, risk management, and PnL analysis
• Contributing to the development and fine-tuning of execution infrastructure, including order routing, slippage models, and latency sensitivity
• Continuously adapting strategies to changes in market conditions and exchange infrastructure
• Running fast iteration cycles: generate → test → deploy → refine (with structured post-mortems)

Requirements

Experience :

• 2–5 years of experience at a prop trading firm or internal quant desk
• Proven track record running live strategies with AUM > 1M or Sharpe > 2.0 on real accounts
• Ownership of a complete alpha or tech stack — from idea generation to execution
• Hands-on experience working with real-time data feeds, tick data, and low-latency infrastructure

Skills & Education :

• Expertise in high-frequency or medium-frequency alpha generation
• Solid understanding of market microstructure, latency arbitrage, and order book dynamics
• Experience with real-time strategy automation and risk controls
• Strong coding skills in C++ or Rust and Python, with the ability to write production-grade low-latency code
• Proficiency in feature engineering and signal combination to maximize information ratio (IR)
• Experience with backtesting frameworks — either in-house or open-source (e.g., bt, Zipline, or others)
• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field such as Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Languages : Russian, English.

Nice to have :

• Understanding of options pricing models
• Experience with machine learning, deep learning, or reinforcement learning (ML / DL / RL) techniques
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Culture of Innovation: An open, dynamic, and inclusive environment where your ideas matter.
• Flexibility & Impact: Enjoy the freedom of a startup with the backing of a well-resourced fund.
• High Impact: Work directly on projects that shape strategies and drive the fund’s success.
• 35 Days of Vacation – Plenty of time to rest and recharge.
• 100% Paid Sick Leave – Recover without financial worries.
• Top-Tier Equipment – Choose the tools that suit you best (within budget).
• Corporate Psychologist – Mental health support when you need it.