Quantitative Trader - Systematic Equities, Fx & Futures

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401k

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a skilled Quantitative Trader to join their high-frequency trading team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of systematic trading experience, with a strong background in C++ and Python. This role involves developing profitable trading strategies and collaborating with technology experts. Full-time, in-office position located in New York.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active systematic trading experience.
• Experience within Prop Trading or Mult-Strat Hedge Fund.
• Proven experience with Alpha Signal generation.

Responsibilities

• Develop & deploy profitable systematic trading strategies.
• Collaborate with technology for production implementation.
• Manage specific trading strategy including design & research.

Skills

C++

Python

High-Frequency Trading experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in STEM or EE or CS

Advanced Degrees preferred (MS, MSc, MFE, PhD)

Tools

Linux framework

Code repository management

Job description

Quantitative Trader - Systematic Equities, Fx & Futures

Quantitative Trader - Systematic Equities, Fx & Futures

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

We are recruiting for a 5 to 10 year Quantitative Trader for a Leading Systematic/HFT Client to join their existing Quantitative & Systematic Trading team. This joins an existing team on one of the most exciting Systematic Global Trading Companies w cutting-edge AI & Systems. This hire will sit in the Prop group, focus on trading strategies & develop alpha signals and tools within US Cash Treasury & Futures markets. (NO INTERNS; NO RECENT GRADS)

As part of this team, you will design, develop & deploy your trading strategies as part of a larger team of 10. Proven expertise expertise in C++ and Python is required for this highly collaborative role which will interact regularly with the Firms technology & trading experts who will ultimately manage the implementation & production processes.

In this role you will:

• Develop & deploy profitable systematic trading strategies in US Cash Treasury and Futures FI, FX, Equity and Commodities markets -- groupwide
• Manage their specific trading strategy including design & research
• Significant work with team in C++ and Python to refine strategies
• Collaborate with the team’s technology and trading experts for production implementation
• Must have Futures & HFT Experience (Mid-Freq or Intraday ok)
• Trading experience & track-record a MUST

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelors in STEM or EE or CS with Advanced Degrees preferred (MS, MSc, MFE, PhD)
• High-Frequency to Mid-Frequency (some overnight) trading experience & track-record
• 5+ years active systematic trading experience w discretionary
• Experience within a Prop Trading, Quantitative/Systematic Trading Fund or Mult-Strat Hedge Fund (Not interested in Long-only or Long-biased experience
• Proven experience with Alpha Signal generation within the Futures or Treasury Market
• Experience working with a Portfolio Manager w provable P&L and Sharpe (2+)
• High proficiency in C++ and Python (not a coding job but must work w QDs)
• Experience w Linux framework & code repository management a must
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) essential
• Must be authorized to work in the USA and be full-time, in-office

Our client offers comprehensive healthcare benefits including health, dental, wellness, 401k and many, many perks.

NO INTERNS

JWM Ref #8772

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Research

• Industries

  Investment Management

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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