Quant Trader: Automated Systems & Market Insight

WizardQuant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WizardQuant in New York is seeking a talented trader to manage and monitor our automated trading system, ensuring adherence to trading and risk guidelines and handling pre- and post-trade tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in math/finance/CS, strong mathematical skills, creative and strategic thinking, and proficiency in Python or similar languages. You will work with brokers, researchers and portfolio managers to optimize strategies and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in math/finance/computer science or related fields.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically while handling complex issues.
• Self-starter who will energetically advance the team’s business goals.
• Solid mathematical knowledge.
• Proficient in Python or similar programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor our automated trading system to make sure they are well functioning and adherence to our trading and risk guidelines.
• Be on the front line in trading and quickly respond to unusual behaviors or market conditions
• Engage in pre-trade and post-trade tasks including, compliance checks, risk analysis, trade reconciliation, trade confirmation
• Collaborate with brokers or external parties to for the proper execution of strategies
• Conduct analysis on slippage, order flow, and other aspects of trading to drive profitability and efficiency by proposing new trading or analytical tools
• Work with internal researchers and developers for improvements of strategies
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and senior leaders to identify and accelerate any trading and operational risks and issues

Skills

Python

Mathematics

Creative thinking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in math/finance/computer science

Job description

WizardQuant in New York is seeking a talented trader to manage and monitor our automated trading system, ensuring adherence to trading and risk guidelines and handling pre- and post-trade tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in math/finance/CS, strong mathematical skills, creative and strategic thinking, and proficiency in Python or similar languages. You will work with brokers, researchers and portfolio managers to optimize strategies and reduce risk.