Quantitative Trader & Researcher — Hybrid Role in Algos

Tower Research Capital; Town of Charleston (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off policies

Hybrid working opportunities

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily

In-office wellness experiences

Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in New York is seeking a Quantitative Trader/Researcher to design and deploy algorithmic trading strategies. Candidates should have a solid background in mathematics and statistics, along with strong programming skills in Python or C++. The role involves analyzing market data and contributing to trading algorithms. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $200,000, plus bonuses, in a collaborative environment with various benefits including paid time off and wellness support.

Qualifications

• A strong background in mathematics and statistics.
• Experience in quantitative trading is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in statistical techniques such as auto-regression and Principal Component Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing and deploying trading algorithms.
• Researching high to mid frequency alphas.
• Analyzing market data for patterns and developing data platforms.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Programming skills in C++

Mathematics and Statistics

Data mining and analysis

Back-testing and simulation techniques

Education

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

Job description

A leading quantitative trading firm in New York is seeking a Quantitative Trader/Researcher to design and deploy algorithmic trading strategies. Candidates should have a solid background in mathematics and statistics, along with strong programming skills in Python or C++. The role involves analyzing market data and contributing to trading algorithms. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $200,000, plus bonuses, in a collaborative environment with various benefits including paid time off and wellness support.