Quantitative Developer

Verition Fund Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Verition Fund Management LLC is seeking a Quant Developer in New York. You will design tools in Python for trading analysis and ensure data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in Python programming and a degree in Computer Science or a related field. This role offers exposure to high-performance processing and could earn between $100,000 and $200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Python programming.
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with AWS or cloud technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tools in Python for analysis and trading.
• Ensure data management integrity and address data issues.
• Provide maintenance and support for existing systems.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Machine learning

Communication skills

Object-oriented programming

Education

Degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

AWS

Job description

Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008 with 8.7B in AUM. This role would be specifically in the Quant Strategies Group.

As a quant developer of one of our world‑class quant trading teams, you’ll have the opportunity to get exposed to all aspects of the business: data ingestion, high‑performance processing, features and modelling, portfolio and risk management, live execution and post‑trade analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop various tools in Python that will be crucial for analysis, research, trading, and risk management purposes.
• Ensure integrity of data management pipeline and the underlying data itself, and actively identify, diagnose, and remedy data issues.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements for existing systems and platforms.
• Communicate regularly with team managers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal tech and data teams, researchers, traders, and outside vendors.
• Commitment to safeguarding team information and adhering to business sensitivity.
• Stay abreast of market trends and academic research to continually adapt and refine trading strategies.
• Implement machine learning and other advanced techniques to enhance predictive accuracy.

Qualifications

• At least 1‑3 years experience in Python programming, ideally including libraries relevant to data analysis and machine learning.
• A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented programming.
• Ideally a degree in Computer Science or some other STEM program.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud technology is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and a strong problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with traders and other team members.
• Knowledge of additional OOP languages like C++ or Java is a plus.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in trading is also a plus.

Salary Range: $100,000 USD - $200,000 USD