Jr Quant Researcher - Trading Desk

JW Michaels & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier global hedge fund is seeking a junior quantitative researcher to join their Systematic Vol trading team. The candidate will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders in optimizing trading strategies and tools. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python, experience in EQD, and familiarity with SQL and KDB. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $250,000.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working within EQD.
• Experience using ML to build statistical models.

Responsibilities

• Develop trading tools in Python.
• Back-test strategies to monitor execution risk.
• Collaborate to productionize new strategies.

Skills

Expert level Python

Experience with SQL

Experience with KDB

Excellent problem-solving skills

Collaborative skill sets

Education

STEM or CS/EE Degree from top university

Advanced degrees

Job description

SVP, Global Markets & Investment Management

Our client is a top tier global hedge fund looking to add & grow a junior quantitative researcher to join an existing Systematic Vol trading team. The Jr quantitative researcher will work alongside the PM, existing team, and key stakeholders to help productionize & optimize core strategies and signals.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work with Quant Developers to develop trading tools in Python
• Back-test strategies and monitor trading & execution risk
• Collaborate with stakeholders to productionize new strategies & trading ideas
• Continuously optimize, test, debug and enhance all aspects of the portfolio & its outputs and P&L
• Work on ad hoc projects as requested

Qualifications

• Prefer STEM or CS/EE Degree from top university – advanced degrees a plus
• Expert level Python with experience with SQL & KDB
• Excellent problem‑solving and collaborative skill sets
• 2+ years working within EQD
• Experience using ML to build statistical models to build out platform
• Openness to work with key stakeholders (Engineers & Developers) to productionize updates to strategies

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $150,000 – $250,000