Quantitative Researcher/Trader Stat Arb

Radley James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Top base salary

Relocation assistance for global candidates

Job summary

A leading international systematic trading firm is seeking a mid-level statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/trader in London. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies with a focus on US equities intraday trading. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a quantitative subject and programming experience in languages such as C++, C#, or Python. Opportunities to work on alpha research alongside industry professionals are provided, with compensation including bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative subject or PhD.
• At least 2 years working in statistical arbitrage.
• Programming experience in one major language.
• Non competes of less than 12 months
• At least 2 years working within this space

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement systematic trading strategies.
• Work on projects including alpha research and risk management.
• Involvement in US equities intraday trading.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Programming (C++, C#, Python)

Alpha research

Risk management

Education

Advanced degree (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering)

Tools

C#

Job description

A leading international systematic trading firm is looking to bring on a talented mid level statistical arbitrage quantitative researcher/trader in London to help in the design, development, and implementation of systematic trading strategies. You’ll be working alongside experienced industry professionals on projects including alpha research, risk management, and portfolio construction, and will have the chance to see the direct impact of your work on the business. This will be US equities intraday trading.

• Advanced degree in a quantitative subject or PhD (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering etc.).
• Programming experience in one major language (C++, C#, Python etc.).
• Alpha researcher from an equities/stat-arb background
• Non competes of less than 12 months
• At least 2 years working within this space

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience or internships in systematic alpha research is beneficial.
• Prior experience or internships in automated market making is beneficial.
• Experience working with large data sets.

This position will allow you to get a PnL cut for bonuses in addition to a top base salary. Happy to relocate people from around the world!