Associate, Systematic Trading Strategist

SMBC Group; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 127 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Résumé du poste

SMBC Group is seeking a skilled quantitative professional to design and manage algorithmic trading systems that enhance risk management, market making, and execution efficiency. The role involves developing quantitative finance-based systems for our Electronic Trading Desk and creating front-office tools for instrument management.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in finance or mathematics and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong Java, Python, and SQL skills and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, mathematics, mathematics of finance or a related field.
• 2 years of experience.
• Experience in quantitative finance and trading systems is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and manage algorithmic trading systems to enhance risk management, market making and execution efficiency.
• Perform financial quantitative analyses and develop quantitative finance-based systems to enhance the capabilities of our Electronic Trading Desk.
• Develop front office tools to improve the financial instruments used by the Electronic Trading Desk.
• Research and review live financial data and provide traders with consistent and accurate information to develop and execute important and large financial transactions.
• Develop and improve our internal cross-platform communication systems to reduce latency and increase efficiency in communicating time-sensitive and important financial news and information.
• Research and develop pricing models for financial instruments like bonds, swaps, etc.

Connaissances

Java

Python

SQL

Mathematical Modelling

Data Analytics

Statistical Analysis

Econometrics

Formation

Master’s degree in finance / mathematics / related field

Description du poste

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $127,358.00 and $150,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Objectives

• Design, develop, and manage algorithmic trading systems to enhance risk management, market making and execution efficiency.
• Perform financial quantitative analyses and develop quantitative finance-based systems to enhance the capabilities of our Electronic Trading Desk.
• Develop front office tools to improve the financial instruments used by the Electronic Trading Desk.
• Research and review live financial data and provide traders with consistent and accurate information to develop and execute important and large financial transactions.
• Develop and improve our internal cross-platform communication systems to reduce latency and increase efficiency in communicating time-sensitive and important financial news and information.
• Research and develop pricing models for financial instruments like bonds, swaps, etc.

Qualifications And Skills

• Master’s degree in finance, mathematics, mathematics of finance or a related field and 2 years of experience.
• Required Skills: programming in Java; programming in Python and SQL; mathematical modelling; data analytics and statistical analysis; quantitative and financial econometric techniques.

The required skill set does not need to be maintained over the full term of the required experience.

The role is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

For benefit information, please see the Careers page

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in‑office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].