Quant, Market Products, Global Investment Fund, Doha, Qatar

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association); Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment fund seeks a professional for their market products team in Doha, focusing on equity trading. The role involves optimizing market strategies, enhancing trading models, and requires expertise in programming. This position offers a significant opportunity for impactful contributions to financial operations within the region.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of equity trading mechanics.
• Programming skills in C++, Python, and Visual Studio.
• Experience with market-making and relevant financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Utilise and maintain the high-frequency model for monitoring the Qatar exchange.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve market liquidity.
• Collaborate with the technology team on programming solutions.

Skills

Equity trading mechanics

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Programming in C#

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

About our client

We are partnering with a global investment fund, who are a key player in the region managing substantial assets. This position within their market products team offers a unique opportunity for a professional to play a pivotal role in optimising the activity of the country's exchange and contributing to the development of strategic plans for the fund. What the job involves

• Utilise and maintain the high-frequency model for monitoring the Qatar exchange, analysing bid-offer spreads, turnover, and relevant market indicators
• Work towards improving overall market liquidity by developing and implementing strategies for the optimal contribution of public market trades
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of equity trading mechanics, exploring options for connecting to an equity exchange
• Apply expertise to analyse, modify, and enhance the Hedge Fund model, collaborating with the technology team for the seamless integration of programming solutions

Who we are looking for

• Candidates with a strong understanding of equity trading mechanics and programming skills in C++, Python, Visual Studio, and/or C#, used in the current Hedge Fund model
• Relevant backgrounds include quants with experience in market making/market products and expertise from banks, custodians, exchanges, or market-making clearing houses
• Those with experience as an (ETF) trader, sales trader, or derivative trader/programmer with programming proficiency would be highly valued
• Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in Arabic is advantageous
• Educational background of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

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