Desk Quant Analyst

Squarepoint Capital; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A financial services firm in Madrid is seeking highly motivated graduates for its Desk Quant Analyst program. You will collaborate with experienced Quantitative Researchers and Traders, focusing on coding, data management, and trading strategies. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and are proficient in programming languages like C++, Java, or Python. This program offers the opportunity for a Junior position in Quantitative Development or Research upon successful completion.

Formación

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subject.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and upgrade the codebase and configuration of strategies.
• Manage large datasets used in both research and production.
• Perform live and historical monitoring of trading activities.

Conocimientos

Programming proficiency in C++, Java, or Python

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Educación

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical subject

Herramientas

Q / KDB+

Linux

Descripción del empleo

Please only apply to the one job you feel best fits your skillset and experience. If our team feels you are better suited for another role, we will reach out about the alternate opportunity.

Department : Investment

Position Overview

We are looking for highly motivated graduates or early career professionals with an interest in finance and a background in computer science, engineering, mathematics or other STEM degrees to join our Desk Quant Analyst three-year program.

You will spend these three years working in close collaboration with experienced Quantitative Researchers and Traders to understand the constantly evolving needs of the trading desks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade the codebase and configuration of strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Manage large datasets used in both research and production environments.
• Perform live as well as historical monitoring of trading activities. For instance, do some post-trade analysis or production reconciliation.
• Opportunity to secure a Junior position in Quantitative Development or in Quantitative Research at the end of the program subject to individual performance.

Typical Day of Desk Quant Analyst

• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.
• Work on various longer-term projects required for expanding our systematic trading activities and ensuring their robustness.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subject.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Q / KDB+.
• Knowledge of Linux and Bash.
• Advanced quantitative skills.