Senior Quant Researcher: Volatility & Automated Trading

Squarepoint Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quant Researcher to research and implement trading strategies within an automated trading framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, programming proficiency in languages such as C++, Java, or Python, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a minimum base salary of $60,000 along with potential bonuses and benefits including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) contribution

Qualifications

• Quantitative background in relevant fields.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C++, Java, Python).
• Ability to analyze large data sets with statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement strategies within the automated trading framework.
• Monitor and prepare data before trading hours.
• Analyze behavior and performance of trading strategies.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Programming in C++

Programming in Java

Programming in Python

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Econometrics

Degree in Financial Engineering

Degree in Operations Research

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Physics

Job description

A global investment firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quant Researcher to research and implement trading strategies within an automated trading framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, programming proficiency in languages such as C++, Java, or Python, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a minimum base salary of $60,000 along with potential bonuses and benefits including health and dental coverage.