Experienced Quantitative Researcher

Flow Traders

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 225,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Annual discretionary bonus
Global rotations opportunities
Wellness and healthy culture

Job summary

Flow Traders is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher specializing in high-frequency research to join our New York office. You will lead strategic expansion by leveraging Flow Traders’ cutting-edge research and quantitative trading platform.

Responsibilities include identifying competitive advantages, building quantitative strategies, and leading researchers to develop pricing and execution models for profitable end-to-end high-frequency trading.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in systematic trading.
  • Proven track record of profitable high-frequency trading strategies in US cash equities and/or futures.
  • Nuanced understanding of financial markets and their microstructure.
  • Success translating modern quantitative methods into profitable trading strategies.
  • Experience with large-scale machine learning operations frameworks and high-performance compute.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management across trading and technology.
  • Strategic vision for ML/AI in the future of algorithmic trading.

Responsibilities

  • Identify competitive advantages and build quantitative strategies to convert them into actionable opportunities.
  • Lead a team of researchers to develop pricing and execution models and oversee deployment in profitable end-to-end high-frequency quantitative trading strategies.

Skills

Systematic trading
High-frequency trading
Market microstructure
Quantitative methods
ML operations
Communication
AI in algorithmic trading

Job description

Flow Traders is looking for a experienced Quantitative Researcher who specializes in high-frequency research to join us in our New York office. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and quantitative culture at the heart of its business.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the strategic expansion into new opportunities by leveraging Flow Traders’ cutting-edge research and quantitative trading platform.

What you will do

  • Identify our competitive advantages and build quantitative strategies to convert them into actionable opportunities
  • Lead a team of researchers to develop pricing and execution models and oversee their deployment in profitable end-to-end high-frequency quantitative trading strategies
What you need to succeed
  • 5+ years of experience in systematic trading
  • A proven track record of profitable high-frequency trading strategies in the US cash equities and/or futures markets
  • A nuanced understanding of financial markets and their microstructure
  • Demonstrated success translating modern quantitative methods into profitable trading strategies
  • Experience with large-scale machine learning operations frameworks and high-performance compute
  • Excellent communication skills and experience managing stakeholders across trading and technology
  • A strategic vision for the role of machine learning and AI in the future of algorithmic trading

At Flow Traders, we acknowledge the importance of open and transparent communication whether it be with our employees, our stakeholders, or our local and global communities. When it comes to salary, Flow Traders uses reliable market research to create base ranges. Where candidates will fall within the range depends on a few different factors including but not limited to level of experience, location, and specific skill set. We also consider ourselves one global team, and to demonstrate that, all employees are eligible to share in the company’s success through an annual discretionary variable remuneration allocated based on company, group and individual performance and contribution.

Per the NYC Salary Transparency Law, the total compensation for this role includes a base of $200,000 - 225,000 plus annual discretionary variable remuneration.

What We Offer

No matter where you’re based, we offer great perks and benefits.

Attractive Compensation

Remuneration package comprised of a base salary and a discretionary variable component.

Dedicated academy with endless personal and functional development opportunities.

Exceptional Events & Social Activities

Annual company trip, holiday parties, family and sports events. There is something for everyone!

Employee Foundation

Volunteer programs for employees and charity support initiatives through the Flow Traders Foundation.

Attractive Compensation

Remuneration package comprised of a base salary and a discretionary variable component.

Dedicated academy with endless personal and functional development opportunities.

Exceptional Events & Social Activities

Annual company trip, holiday parties, family and sports events. There is something for everyone!

Employee Foundation

Volunteer programs for employees and charity support initiatives through the Flow Traders Foundation.

Global Rotations Opportunities

Opportunities to work in different locations to support personal growth within the company and develop your career.

Great Global Locations

Vibrant working environments, furnished with lounges, bars, gaming areas and offering lunches and coffee.

Wellness and Healthy Culture

Active lifestyle promoted by offering sports, healthy food and wellbeing programs.

Working with Great Minds

Informal working environment, with a focus on direct and open communication, entrepreneurial spirit and a driven atmosphere.

Global Rotations Opportunities

Opportunities to work in different locations to support personal growth within the company and develop your career.

Great Global Locations

Vibrant working environments, furnished with lounges, bars, gaming areas and offering lunches and coffee.

Wellness and Healthy Culture

Active lifestyle promoted by offering sports, healthy food and wellbeing programs.

Working with Great Minds

Informal working environment, with a focus on direct and open communication, entrepreneurial spirit and a driven atmosphere.

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