Quantitative Developer (HFT - New Desk - Not Tower) (New York)

Fionics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading firm seeks a Quantitative Developer to join a small team in New York. This position offers the chance to establish new trading strategies and take on diverse challenges, with high financial rewards tied to team performance. Candidates with strong programming skills, especially in Python and C++, are encouraged to apply to this dynamic role that promises significant professional growth.

Benefits

Mentorship from industry veterans

High upside opportunity for team success

Opportunity to build HFT team from scratch

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative or developer roles is essential.
• Strong skills in Python and ideally C++ are required.
• Ability to tackle diverse challenges quickly and innovatively.

Responsibilities

• Get new HFT team live and profitable.
• Fulfill various roles as THE Quant Dev to ensure success.

Skills

Programming skills - Python

Programming skills - C++

Problem-solving

Innovation

Education

Proven experience in quantitative/developer role or internships

Job description

Quantitative Developer (New HFT Desk)

Location: New York

Company Overview: Tier 1 HFT (not Tower) running a high upside pod model for new desks.

Job Summary: Join a 1-4 person team as the Quant Dev to get new HFT strategies off the ground and frankly do whatever is necessary to make the team successful. You will wear multiple hats. It will not be perfect. You will learn a TON, and there's a lot of financial upside for you.

Responsibilities:

• Get new HFT team live and profitable
• You're THE Quant Dev - do whatever needs to get done to be successful

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in quantitative/developer role or internships
• Strong programming skills - Python, and ideally C++
• Understand how to hack your way through multi-faceted problems quickly
• Courageous in the face of challenges, and ready for constant innovation

What We Offer:

• Mentorship from industry veterans with billions in Pnl under their belt
• High upside opportunity - if your team succeeds, you will earn significantly more than a typical tier 1 Quant Dev role
• Opportunity to build HFT team from scratch
• Collaborative culture

Get in touch if you're looking for a challenge!

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