Quantitative Researcher - Mid Freq Futures & Equities

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une grande société de fonds spéculatifs, connue mondialement, recherche un Chercheur Quantitatif pour son équipe de Futures et Équités. Ce poste se concentre sur le trading à fréquence intermédiaire et nécessite une collaboration avec une équipe de chercheurs et d'ingénieurs pour innover et améliorer les performances. Les candidats doivent avoir des qualifications avancées et une forte expérience en trading et algorithmes à haute performance.

Qualifications

• Master/PhD en Mathématiques, Physique, Statistiques ou Informatique.
• Expérience prouvée dans le développement de signaux performants.
• Expertise en trading de Futures et stratégies associées.

Responsibilities

• Explorer et déployer des produits de trading innovants.
• Concevoir et optimiser des stratégies de trading algorithmique.
• Évaluer et affiner régulièrement les stratégies.

Skills

Quantitative trading

Machine learning

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Programming in Java

Education

Master's/PhD in a quantitative field

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Quantitative Researcher – Mid Freq Futures & Equities

A world-renowned hedge fund is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to join their MFT Futures and Equities team. This role will focus on mid-frequency trading, with responsibility for the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced trading strategies. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team of researchers and engineers, driving continuous performance improvements and leading innovation in quantitative trading.

Responsibilities:

• Explore and deploy innovative trading products and strategies to diversify portfolios and enhance risk-adjusted returns
• Design, implement, and optimize mid-frequency algorithmic trading strategies for Futures and Equities markets.
• Regularly assess and refine strategies to ensure they remain aligned with evolving market conditions and operational objectives.
• Work closely with leading quantitative researchers and engineers to improve existing strategies and identify new trading opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Advanced academic qualifications (Master's/PhD) in a quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in generating alpha and developing high-performing signals within the Futures market.
• Strong background in quantitative trading, with specific expertise in mid-frequency Futures strategies or comparable asset classes.
• Extensive proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Deep expertise in machine learning techniques and tools, with a focus on their application in strategy development and optimisation.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned quantitative researcher to make a significant impact within mid-frequency futures and Equities markets. If you are driven by the pursuit of innovation in algorithmic trading and are looking for a challenging, high-impact role, we invite you to apply.