Quant Trader - MFT

Fionics; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a talented MFT or HFT Quant Researcher/Trader to join a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance or mathematics, experience in trading equities, futures, and commodities, and strong programming skills in Python. This role focuses on generating profits through innovative trading strategies and continuous self-improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python or another relevant language.
• Experience trading Equities, Futures, and/or Commodities, focusing on high-frequency or medium-frequency trading.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Creating and running high Sharpe Alpha strategies.
• Making significant contributions to P&L.
• Collaborating with team members from various backgrounds.

Skills

Trading Equities

Trading Futures

Trading Commodities

Programming in Python

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Background in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics

Job description

Overview

So, you’re looking at job postings...

Do you:

1. hate your job/boss/life and want to find something that makes you happier?
2. have incredible skills that are being wildly underutilized in your current role?
3. have no idea why you’re here, but thought this looked interesting?

Then let’s consider your options!

We’ve got a great opportunity for a talented MFT or HFT Quant Researcher/Trader that likes trading Equities, Futures, and/or Commodities and is looking for a collaborative team fit.

Ideal applicants will have made significant, and measurable contributions to P&L and enjoy creating and running high Sharpe Alpha strategies.

But, if you’re not quite there, and still want to improve your life condition at work, let’s chat and see what we can do for you.

Here’s some bullet points of what we think we’re looking for:

• A background in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field
• Experience trading Equities, Futures, and/or Commodities, with a focus on high-frequency or medium-frequency trading
• Strong programming skills in Python or another relevant language
• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members from a range of backgrounds and expertise levels
• A passion for generating profits through creative trading strategies and an eagerness to continually learn and improve