Quantitative Trader/Researcher - Futures

GTS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Meal Allowance

Equinox Corporate Membership Rate

Snacks

Office Game Room

Casual Dress

Job summary

A leading financial services company in New York is seeking a Trading Strategist to design and manage systematic trading strategies across various markets. The role requires proficiency in C++ and Python, and a minimum of 2 years on a quantitative trading desk. The ideal candidate will collaborate with experts to automate trading strategies and have a strong background in alpha generation. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in prop trading, quantitative trading or electronic trading desk.
• Experience with alpha generation and portfolio management.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and managing trading strategies in various markets.
• Collaborating with technology and trading experts for strategy implementation.
• Full automation of trading strategies.

Skills

C++

Python

Alpha generation

Portfolio management

Linux

Education

B.S., M.S. or PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science

Job description

Overview

Designing, developing and managing profitable systematic trading strategies in US Cash Treasury and Futures FI, FX, Equity and Commodities markets. The candidate is expected to perform its own trading strategy design and research. As such, the role requires high level development in C++ and Python. We expect the candidate to collaborate with the team’s technology and trading experts for production implementation. The strategist will have the opportunity to deploy its trading strategy with limited infrastructure build time by leveraging an existing successful technology and research platform.

GTS is a collection of financial services companies spanning a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches, all powered by the combination of market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology. With roots as a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, the GTS family of companies are able to leverage the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today’s financial markets. GTS’s electronic market maker GTS Securities accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and is a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization. For more information on GTS, please visit www.gtsx.com.

Responsibilities

Strategy Requirements:

• CME Futures (all asset classes), Cash US Treasuries
• High-Frequency to Mid-Frequency (with overnight)
• 3+ Sharp Ratio
• Fully automated
• Minimum 1-year track record in production

Qualifications

Education: B.S., M.S. or PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science

Seniority: minimum of 2 years of experience working on a prop trading, quantitative trading or electronic trading desk (investment bank, hedge fund, etc.).

Skills:

• Significant experience with alpha generation and portfolio management.
• Strong programming skills - C++ and Python preferred.
• Working knowledge of Linux and code repository management preferred.
• Self-motivated, hard-working and creative personality
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Benefits

Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution for employees and dependents. 401k match.

Perks: Daily Meal Allowance, Equinox Corporate Membership Rate, Snacks, Office Game Room, Casual Dress.

Hybrid Work Policy: 4 Days a Week in office, Fridays can be worked from home.

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $225,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Please note: The use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited, unless explicitly agreed upon.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Unsolicited resumes: We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTS.