Senior Quant Trader

Crypto.com; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a skilled trading professional with advanced analytical abilities. The role involves monitoring risks, conducting research, and enhancing trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD and significant trading experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of profitable trading experience in a bank or proprietary trading.
• Experience building and managing trades is essential.
• Keen interest in technical skill expansion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during shifts.
• Research, price, and execute trades.
• Collaborate with developers on strategy implementation.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Continuous Improvement

Education

Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Python

Job description

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• 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.
• Improving existing strategies and developing 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.