EMEA Quant Trader — Systematic Markets

UBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in London is seeking a quant trader to join their CRB desk. The role involves managing the team book, applying a data-driven approach to trading, and utilizing statistical analysis for optimizing trading strategies. Candidates should have problem-solving skills, a self-starter attitude, and experience with Python. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the quant trading space, preferably in equities and/or ETFs.
• Strong background in statistical modeling and data science.
• Proficiency in Python is essential, experience with KDB, Java, or C++ is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team book and automated processes.
• Apply a data-driven approach to trading.
• Employ statistical analysis for optimization.

Skills

Problem-solving and analytical ability

Self-starter

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and collaborative nature

Experience in quant trading

Statistical modeling and data science

Python

KDB/Java/C++

Unix systems familiarity

Job description

A leading global financial institution in London is seeking a quant trader to join their CRB desk. The role involves managing the team book, applying a data-driven approach to trading, and utilizing statistical analysis for optimizing trading strategies. Candidates should have problem-solving skills, a self-starter attitude, and experience with Python. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.