Graduate Quantitative Researcher

Yubotrading; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health club memberships

Birthday leaves

Team lunches

Pantry snacks and drinks

Job summary

A fast-growing tech-driven trading firm in Hong Kong is seeking a graduate candidate passionate about financial markets and technology. You will develop trading models, perform data analysis, and work collaboratively with traders and developers in a dynamic environment. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field, excellent analytical skills, and strong programming knowledge in Python. The company offers a fun workplace with team lunches and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve trading models and systems.
• Perform data analysis on large sets of time-series data.
• Research new market opportunities.
• Collaborate to optimize trading results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Python programming

Linux OS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in relevant field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Git

Job description

Yubo is looking for a graduate candidate with excellent numerical sensitivity, as well as passionate in financial markets and technological advancement. At Yubo, creativity, teamwork and innovation are recognized and rewarded. Your decisions from day one will have direct impact on the company’s trading profits!

Company Description/Culture:

• Fast growing tech-driven trading firm in the low-latency / high-frequency arena based in Hong Kong
• A fast-paced, flat structure, dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Ownership of work from day one and get rewarded for outstanding performance
• Frequent team lunches, pantry full of snacks and drinks, health club memberships, birthday leaves and more.
• Work hard, play hard culture

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and improve trading models, algorithms and systems
• Carry out data analysis and mathematical modelling on large sets of time-series data
• Research new market opportunities
• Collaborate with fellow Traders and Developers to optimize trading results

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or any other analytical / quantitative related field of study
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong Python programming skills and experience of Linux OS
• Fluent in English

Personality Fit:

• Competitive attitude and eagerness to constantly improve yourself
• Innovative & keen to continuously learn about trading
• Self-directed, quick and decisive thinking and be able to work productively under minimal supervision
• Critical thinking, detail-oriented and prudent
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit
• Ability to act and perform successfully in a fast-moving and high-pressured environment
• Passionate in Trading & Financial Markets