Jr. Quant Trader | Manhattan, NY, USA | In-Office

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prop trading firm in Manhattan is seeking a Jr. Quant Trader to develop and manage systematic trading strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced traders in a fast-paced environment, focusing on high-frequency and short-term trading strategies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in quantitative trading/research.
• Strong coding skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and manage systematic trading strategies.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to optimize real-time strategies.

Skills

Python

Mathematics

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Jr. Quant Trader

Selby Jennings Manhattan, United States Apply now Posted 2 days ago In-Office Job Permanent Up to USD150000 per year + Bonus

Jr. Quant Trader

Selby Jennings Manhattan, United States Apply now

A leading prop trading firm, is seeking an ambitious and driven Quant Trader to join their team. Specializing in high-frequency and short-term systematic strategies, their fully automated models trade liquid products globally, including equities, ETFs, futures, options, and crypto. This is a fantastic opportunity for a young professional to work closely with seasoned traders and researchers, contributing to the development of cutting-edge trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to contribute to the growth and innovation of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and manage systematic trading strategies focused on generating alpha signals from market data.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to productionize trades and optimize real-time strategies.
• Conduct data analysis to identify market opportunities and improve trading algorithms.
• Work closely with senior traders to refine and enhance trading strategies in live environments.

Job Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in a quantitative trading/research role, with exposure to high-frequency or short-term alpha strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, or a strong background in Maths/Statistics.
• Strong coding skills in Python; experience with other programming languages is a plus.
• Passionate about trading and enjoys the immediate feedback loop and tweaking strategies.
• Technical aptitude and a desire to move into quant trading.
• Interest in a startup environment and culture, with a drive to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

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