Junior Quantitative Researcher

Platform Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading firm in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to design trading algorithms and prototype models. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ skills and a background in rapid iterative research. This high-impact position offers competitive compensation up to £300,000. Work closely with a team of traders and engineers, driving innovations from scratch.

Qualifications

• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in C++ programming.
• Experience with Python is desirable.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines.
• Excellent academic performance.
• Experience managing rapid iteration in experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new trading algorithms to enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers in a team setting.
• Prototype models rapidly and drive them into production.

Skills

Numerical analysis

C++ programming

Python programming

Research project management

Job description

Junior Quantitative Researcher

Title: Junior Quantitative Researcher

Company: Proprietary HFT

Location: Cambridge

Compensation: Up to £300,000

A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, is looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a demonstrable background of iterating rapidly on complex mathematical experiments.

It is important that you have been involved in fast-paced research projects involving rapid iteration, as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype – and ultimately move into production brand new models, often from scratch.

Role

• You will build upon existing models as well as design new trading algorithms to increase profitability
• Work closely with a close-knit team of Traders, Engineers and Computer Scientists
• This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will have a very high-impact position in the team, and will be financially rewarded proportionally to your success

About you

• Highly numerate
• Comfortable with C++ (must)
• Experience with Python
• Work well to tight deadlines
• Top grades
• Experience managing experiments/mathematical or statistical research involving rapid iteration.

Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch