Quant Developer - Python / Futures / Hedge Fund

Elliot Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier hedge fund in New York is seeking a Quant Developer to enhance its systematic trading capabilities. The position involves developing predictive tools leveraging advanced statistical and machine learning methodologies, partnering closely with portfolio managers, and contributing to a dynamic trading environment. Suitable candidates will possess a strong technical background in Python and a degree from a top-ranked university, along with significant experience in finance or technology.

Qualifications

• Expert in Python programming with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in trading platform development and event-based architectures.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in systematic trading.

Responsibilities

• Develop data engineering and prediction tools for systematic trading.
• Manage the software development lifecycle and maintain trading infrastructure.
• Author and monitor workflow for the global macro team.

Skills

Python

Statistics

Machine Learning

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics

Tools

Kubernetes

KDB

D3.js

Bootstrap

Job description

We are seeking a Quant Developer to work for a top tier hedge fund with a strong commitment to leveraging market innovations in technology and data to deliver high-quality returns. Working within a systematic global macro team based in New York with a focus on applying cutting edge statistical and machine learning techniques to short-term strategies in futures, swaps, and FX markets.Preferred Location: New YorkPrincipal Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager to develop data engineering and prediction tools for systematic trading
• Assist in designing, coding, and maintaining tools for the systematic trading infrastructure of the team
• Manage SDLC, including unit testing and CI/CD infrastructure
• Author, schedule, and monitor workflow for the team

Preferred Technical Skills

• Expert in Python
• Demonstrated knowledge of distributed computing technologies (including Kubernetes) and event based architectures
• Broad understanding of fixed income, swaps, futures, and FX
• Bachelor, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related STEM field from top ranked University
• Excellent communication, analytical and quantitative skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with trading platform development, including work with high frequency databases (e.g. KDB)
• 2-5 years of experience in finance or technology
• 3+ years of experience with Python programming

Highly Valued Relevant Experience

• Exposure to a systematic trading environment or sell-side equivalent experience
• Experience with user interfaces, including CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Materialize, as well as visualization frameworks such as D3.js
• Knowledge of machine learning and statistical techniques and related libraries
• Team player, with a strong desire to participate and help others
• Strong critical thinking skills and creativity in developing new ideas