Senior Quant Trader

Medium; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in the UK seeks an experienced trader to monitor and manage risk while developing trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field, along with 5+ years of profitable trading experience. Familiarity with Python and strong analytical skills are essential for this fast-paced role. Join a dynamic team in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trading experience on a leading trading desk.
• Experience building and managing trades successfully.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during shifts.
• Conduct research to facilitate hedging.
• Develop new trading strategies and improve existing ones.

Skills

Profitable trading experience

Experience with Python

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone + rotation for weekend shift.
• Conduct research/pricing/execution to facilitate hedging by using our automated trading infrastructure.
• Improve existing strategies and develop new strategies
• Identifying new markets/opportunities
• Perform post-trade analysis of strategies.
• Collaborating with quant developers to implement trading strategies and system features.

Job Requirements

• Master’s, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related quantitative analytical field.
• 5+ profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk in a bank, proprietary trading, or market making environment in any asset class.
• Demonstrable experience in successfully building and managing trades.
• Familiar with Python and have a keen interest in expanding your technical skillset.
• Think critically and strive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Are adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments.