Algorithmic Trader

CW Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hedge fund as an Algo Trader, where you will manage the daily execution of quantitative trading tactics and collaborate with experts to enhance trading platforms. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic background in STEM or related fields and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers significant growth potential and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Sign on fee

Growth potential

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Capable of strategic decision-making in a dynamic trading environment.
• Experience in electronic trading is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the systematic trading platform.
• Drive continuous improvement of the trading platform through design and implementation.
• Analyze market trends and performance metrics to inform strategies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strategic decision-making

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business

Tools

Electronic trading systems

Job description

Direct message the job poster from CW Talent Solutions

Director at CW Talent Solutions | Hedgefund Talent Advisory

An exciting opportunity to a Global Top10 Hedge fund has come live and they are currently seeking Algo Trader to join the New York office.

Managing the daily execution of our quantitative systematic trading tactics involves making real-time judgments to mitigate risk, adapting to evolving market dynamics, responding to observed trading patterns, and addressing a wide range of alerts from our advanced monitoring system. Collaboration with the firm's strategy creators and technology experts is crucial to enhance our trading platform and capitalize on business prospects effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with developers, researchers, and technology teams to manage the daily operation of our systematic trading platform.
• Facilitate business growth by developing a deep understanding of market microstructure, products, regulations, and our trading platform (including new regions/venues/products), and defining new technology requirements.
• Drive the continual improvement of our world-class trading platform through design and implementation.
• Identify trends in market and strategy performance metrics to inform actionable insights.
• Construct and execute trading playbooks to navigate macro event risks effectively.
• Take ownership of risk management protections and exercise authority over trading activities.

Preferred Experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor's program in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business at a prestigious institution
• Proficient in problem-solving and strategic decision-making, capable of maintaining a holistic perspective to make well-informed and justifiable decisions within a dynamic trading setting.
• Previous involvement in electronic trading
• Attention to detail with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven self-initiator, possessing the determination and proactive mindset to acquire new knowledge and navigate through changes to achieve desired outcomes.

If you are ticking this boxes then this could be the role for YOU!! Join a team where you can make a real impact, in a role where not only is there significant growth potential for your position but for the firm as a whole

• Join a team of already proven employees
• Sign on fee
• Massive growth potential
• Make a real difference with your impact in a firm
• Extremely competitive package

If this job posting seems different from those of our competitors, it’s because our clients really are different: it’s not just a slogan or a mantra. We are out to change an industry by building a better mousetrap. No tricks, no games, just top-tier candidates and excellent service to our clients. To do that, we need to hire the best of the best. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!

Contact Information:

Sean Sweney

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Capital Markets

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