Lead Portfolio Quant — High-Frequency Trading

Atto Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formulaic bonus payout based on P&L, M

Location-specific base and benefits

Job summary

Atto Trading in New York seeks a senior quantitative developer to build and manage high-frequency strategies across cash equities and futures. You will work with a global team to push performance and implement rapid feedback loops.

The role requires a strong research background, robust C++ coding skills, and the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance decision-making and workflow while owning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Math, Physics).
• Strategy with a proven track record of recent and consistent production performance.
• Deep understanding of strategies and research process.
• Self-driven and able to operate with limited supervision.
• If applying individually, you must know C++. If applying as a team, at least 1 member needs to be proficient in C++.
• AI & Productivity Tools: Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage modern AI tools to improve quality, speed, decision-making, and workflow efficiency while maintaining ownership of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative strategies with a minimum annual PNL of $2MM USD, Sharpe of 5, and an ROC of >= 75%.
• Manage all aspects of developing and managing the strategies, given the firm-provided platform and infrastructure.

Skills

Proven track record

Self-driven

Research process mastery

Team collaboration

AI productivity tools usage

Education

Bachelor or higher in a quantitative discipline (CS, Math, Physics)

Tools

C++

Job description

Atto Trading in New York seeks a senior quantitative developer to build and manage high-frequency strategies across cash equities and futures. You will work with a global team to push performance and implement rapid feedback loops.

The role requires a strong research background, robust C++ coding skills, and the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance decision-making and workflow while owning outcomes.