Quantitative Trader

Anson McCade; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading quantitative trading firm seeks a Quantitative Trader in Paris to build and lead a trading desk. The role involves researching and trading alphas based on market data, creating tools for strategy development, and requires a strong background in quantitative methods and coding. The firm offers excellent resources and a collaborative environment, making it a prime opportunity for a skilled quant professional.

Qualifications

• Degree from a prestigious university in a numerate field is required.
• At least three years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader.
• Proficient in C++ and Python.

Responsabilités

• Lead a desk to research and trade alphas based on market data.
• Research signals and optimize performance models.
• Create quantitative tools for strategy development.

Connaissances

C++

Python

Quantitative methods

Market analysis

Signal research

Model optimization

Formation

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Description du poste

Quantitative Trader - Cash Equities, Futures and Options - London / Amsterdam / Paris

My client is a renowned quantitative trading firm operating at the forefront of the HFT / intraday trading space. The firm is looking for Quantitative Researchers and Traders covering Equities / Futures or Options trading who can build and lead a desk and trade their own strategies in return for a % of their PnL.

The firm can offer exceptional resources including cutting-edge infrastructure, allowing ultra low-latency execution while maintaining low costs and a quick time to market. They also encourage collaboration while allowing a high level of autonomy for each trading team.

The Role :

• Building and leading a desk where you will research and trade alphas based on analysis of market or alternative data.
• Researching signals, monitoring performance of models and optimising them where possible.
• Creating quantitative tools to aid the strategy development process, such as execution algorithms, modelling libraries, etc. for the rest of your trading team to use.

Requirements :

• A degree from a prestigious university in a numerate field. Previous successful candidates have degrees in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.
• Coding proficiency in C++ and Python.
• At least three years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher / Trader, where you used sophisticated quant methods for the research and optimisation of strategies.
• You will need to be a confident, resilient, and highly motivated individual, capable of working collaboratively with your colleagues in your office and in other locations.