Quantitative Trading Analyst: Data-Driven Market Strategies

P2P; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Quantitative Trading Analyst to combine risk management, research and technology for optimal trading strategies. You will work with traders, engineers and researchers across multiple asset classes, gaining hands-on trading experience and data analysis.

Candidates should have 1-3 years in quantitative research, strong math background and programming skills in Python/C/C++, and thrive in a fast-paced setting with clear communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in quantitative research with a focus on machine learning, signal processing, optimization, or statistics
• A bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science or related field
• Advanced quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to deploy those skills during time-sensitive situations
• A deep curiosity of analyzing large data sets using your knowledge of probability and statistics
• Familiarity programming in Python, C++, C or similar languages
• Are adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments
• Can advocate for your perspectives on trading strategies and risk in a concise manner to the team
• The ability to communicate effectively and work well in teams

Responsibilities

• Investigate the potential application of existing strategies to new products
• Quantitatively analyze trade data and perform post-trade analysis of strategies
• Assist in the development of analytical tools
• Communicate relevant news, market events, and system behavior to team members in a clear and concise manner
• Be willing to challenge consensus on existing methodologies and trading strategies to contribute to the advancement of the team

Skills

Quantitative research

Machine learning

Probability & statistics

Analytical skills

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science

Tools

Python

C++

C

Job description

DRW is seeking a Quantitative Trading Analyst to combine risk management, research and technology for optimal trading strategies. You will work with traders, engineers and researchers across multiple asset classes, gaining hands-on trading experience and data analysis.

Candidates should have 1-3 years in quantitative research, strong math background and programming skills in Python/C/C++, and thrive in a fast-paced setting with clear communication and teamwork.