Quantitative Trader

AAA Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Compensation

Bonus Structure

Top-tier Benefits

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in New York seeks a Senior Quantitative Trader to develop and deploy high-frequency trading strategies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of HFT experience, proven live trading with strong PnL and Sharpe ratios, and relevant programming skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits, and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in HFT preferred.
• Proven live trading experience with strong PnL.
• Excellent Sharpe ratio.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy fully automated systematic strategies.
• Execute strategies live and take full ownership of PnL.
• Work closely with quant researchers to improve performance.

Skills

Live trading experience

Strong quantitative skills

Experience in HFT

C++/C programming

Python/R/Matlab proficiency

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Job description

Direct message the job poster from AAA Global

Industry: Proprietary Trading / Quantitative Research

Experience: 2+ years in HFT

Employment Terms: Full-time, In Office (New York)

Compensation: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Top-tier Benefits

Special Requirements: Proven live trading experience with strong PnL and Sharpe ratios

Our client is a rapidly scaling proprietary trading firm looking for a Senior Quantitative Trader with experience in developing and deploying short-horizon strategies in global markets. The firm is known for its advanced low-latency infrastructure and a team-driven, innovation-focused culture.

The Role – Quantitative Trader | New York

This role involves end-to-end ownership of high-frequency trading strategies in both global and local markets. You will be part of a collaborative team of traders, quants, and developers pushing the limits of ultra-low latency execution.

Purpose and Priorities:

• Design and deploy fully automated systematic strategies
• Focus on alpha-seeking and market-making approaches
• Rigorously back-test and refine strategies on proprietary research infra

Performance and Accountability:

• Execute strategies live and take full ownership of PnL
• Work closely with quant researchers and engineers to improve performance
• Contribute to innovation across infrastructure and execution

The Profile – Your Expertise

We’re seeking candidates who bring a track record of hands-on trading and strategy development with strong quantitative rigor and execution experience.

Experience, Ability and Knowledge:

• 2+ years in HFT
• Live trading experience with verifiable PnL and excellent Sharpe
• C++/C for low-latency systems
• Python/R/Matlab for data analysis and research
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

If you're ready to lead with conviction and build something enduring, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly for a discreet conversation.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Engineering, and Research

• Industries

  Financial Services, Investment Management, and Capital Markets

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