Quantitative Trader (Prop PM)

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Independent Quantitative Trader to join its successful trading team. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with experienced traders and engineers. You'll have the opportunity to develop and implement your own trading strategies across various asset classes, including equities, commodities, and crypto. With a focus on short-term strategies, this position allows for independent book management while contributing to overall trading performance. If you're ready to take ownership of your PnL and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience generating PnL while managing your own book.
• Proficiency in Python or C++, with experience in systematic trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement quantitative prop-style trading strategies.
• Optimize execution and risk management for trading strategies.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to enhance trading performance.

Skills

Python

C++

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

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Base pay range

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

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Recruitment Consultant - Quant Research & Trading at Selby Jennings

A leading prop trading firm with extensive capital and backing is seeking an Independent Quantitative Trader to join its highly successful trading team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced traders, quants, and engineers in a fast-paced environment or to sit independently and run your own book of strategies. Preference is given to short-term strategies across equities, commodities, crypto, or futures, but strategies of all asset classes will be considered. The role is remote with an option to work from one of their various US office locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and implement quantitative prop-style trading strategies.
• Optimize execution and risk management for trading strategies.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to enhance trading performance.
• Take ownership of PnL generation for your independent book.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience generating PnL while managing your own book.
• Proficiency in Python or C++, with experience in systematic trading environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

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