Quantitative Trader - HFT (EQTY)

JW Michaels & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking highly skilled Equity HFT Quant Traders to join their proprietary trading platform. This exciting opportunity involves designing and deploying automated trading strategies while collaborating with a talented team to optimize existing strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative research and trading, particularly in US equities. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, this role offers a dynamic environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior trading experience in equities.
• Understanding of trading methodology and market insight.

Responsibilities

• Design, test & deploy automated trading strategies.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize current trading strategies.

Skills

Equity Trading

Quantitative Research

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

C++

Python

Matlab

KDB

Education

STEM Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

This range is provided by JW Michaels & Co.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from JW Michaels & Co.

SVP, Global Markets & Investment Management

Our Client is seeking highly skilled EQUITY HFT Quant Traders to join Proprietary Trading platform. This senior trader hire will have recent & relevant experience and portable strategies to trade US Equities. On a daily basis you will:

• Design, test & deploy automated trading strategies
• Collaborate with team members to build upon & optimize current trading strategies
• Apply data analysis techniques along with real world trading experimentation to expose trade opportunities

Qualifications:

• Understanding of trading methodology and market insight
• 5+ yrs of prior trading experience in EQUITIES
• STEM degree from top Universities--advanced degrees preferred
• 8+ yrs Experience working in High Frequency EQUITY quantitative research
• Working knowledge of machine learning, model optimization
• Proficiency in C++, Python, Matlab, KDB a must
• Highly motivated problem-solver wanting to work collaboratively to get things done!
• Ability to work in office 5-days/week

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Financial Services and Investment Management

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