Quantitative Researcher / Trader – ETFs (HFT)

Fionics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fionics, a well-established High-Frequency Trading firm in New York, is seeking a researcher or trader to lead the development of its ETF trading capability.

You will research, build and run high-frequency ETF strategies, shape the firm’s move into ETFs and related products, and work closely with PMs and engineers with real ownership over what you build.

Qualifications

• Several years of ETF trading/researching experience at an HFT, prop, or market‑making firm.
• Track record of strategies that generated live P&L.
• Strong coding skills in Python and/or C++.
• Based in New York or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Research, build and run high‑frequency ETF strategies.
• Help shape the firm’s move into ETFs and related products.
• Work closely with PMs and engineers, with ownership over what you build

Skills

Python

C++

Job description

We're hiring for a well-established, profitable HFT firm in New York. It has been trading for over a decade, is well funded, and doubled its PnL last year. The firm is small, about 30 people, with extremely low turnover and high PnL per head.

They want to build out their ETF trading and are looking for a researcher or trader who can help lead that.

What you'll do

• Research, build and run high-frequency ETF strategies
• Help shape the firm's move into ETFs and related products
• Work closely with the PMs and engineers, with real ownership over what you build

What they're looking for

• Several years' experience trading or researching ETFs at an HFT, prop or market-making firm
• A track record of strategies that have made money in live trading
• Strong coding skills, in Python and/or C++
• Ideally a non-compete of under 12 months
• Based in New York or willing to relocate

Why it's worth a look

• A stable, profitable firm with the ownership and pace of a small team
• A real chance to build a new business line, not just join one
• Very strong compensation for the right person