Quantitative Researcher

Anson McCade; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in New York is seeking a Principal Headhunter for Quantitative Strategies. This role involves researching and trading alphas using market data within a collaborative setup. Candidates should have a degree in a numerate field and experience in quantitative research. The firm offers exceptional compensation and a high level of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Degree from a prestigious university in a numerate field.
• At least three years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader.
• Use of sophisticated quant methods for research and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Research and trade alphas based on market or alternative data.
• Monitor and optimize performance of models collaboratively.
• Create quantitative tools to aid strategy development.

Skills

C++ coding proficiency

Python coding proficiency

Quantitative analysis

Collaborative work

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Principal Headhunter - Quantitative Strategies at Anson McCade. Quantitative Researcher - Cash Equities, Futures and Options - New York/Chicago. My client is a renowned quantitative trading firm operating at the forefront of the HFT/intraday trading space. The firm is looking for Quantitative Researchers covering Equities, Futures/D1 or Options trading who can join a flat, collaborative setup where they can research strategies end-to-end.

The firm offers exceptional resources, including access to in-house cutting-edge infrastructure for cost-effective ultra low-latency execution. They encourage collaboration while allowing a high level of autonomy for each trading team, and offer exceptional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Joining or building a desk where you will research and trade alphas based on the analysis of market or alternative data, in a collaborative environment.
• Researching signals, monitoring performance of models and optimising them where possible, in collaboration with research engineers, development, and monetization specialists.
• Creating quantitative tools and infra to aid the strategy development process, such as portfolio optimization tools, execution algorithms, modelling libraries, etc. for the rest of your trading team to use.

Requirements

• A degree from a prestigious university in a numerate field. Previous successful candidates have degrees in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.
• Coding proficiency in C++ and Python.
• At least three years of experience as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader, where you used sophisticated quant methods for the research and optimisation of strategies.
• You will need to be a confident, resilient, and highly motivated individual, capable of working collaboratively with your colleagues in your office and in other locations.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research

Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

The role may be posted by Anson McCade; direct messaging the job poster is possible.