Portfolio Manager

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

About Us

Atto Trading is a quantitative trading firm operating a portfolio of signal-driven high-frequency strategies in cash equities and futures.

We are building a global, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology to trade global markets. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning & collaboration allows us to solve the world's hardest problems, together.

As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort.

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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 (e.g., generative AI, code assistants, research and productivity tools) to improve quality, speed, decision-making, and workflow efficiency while maintaining strong judgment, accuracy, and ownership of outcomes.

Recommended Metrics

• Capital requirements, leverage, and book size
• ROC
• Average Daily PNL
• Max Drawdown
• Sharpe
• Holding Period
• Potential Capacity

Benefits

• Formulaic bonus payout based on P&L, Expenses, Sharpe, and ROC
• Location-specific base and benefits