Senior Quant Trader – HFT/Intraday Market Making

Anson McCade Pty; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty partners with a proprietary trading firm seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to lead HFT and intraday strategies in equities, futures, and options from Chicago. You will set up desks, trade independently, research and monitor systematic strategies, and collaborate with developers to productionize new ideas.

We expect 5+ years in quantitative trading, strong Python coding, and experience managing a team at a fund or sellside market making desk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Quantitative Trader, researching and trading systematic strategies.
• Strong coding abilities in Python; C++ is valued but not required.
• Experience leading or managing a team at another fund or market making desk is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Set up/lead a team of Quant Researchers/Traders or trade own strategies.
• Research, implement and monitor systematic strategies and manage your own book.
• Collaborate with developers to improve infrastructure and productionize new ideas.

Skills

Leadership

Quantitative trading

Python

C++

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Anson McCade Pty partners with a proprietary trading firm seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to lead HFT and intraday strategies in equities, futures, and options from Chicago. You will set up desks, trade independently, research and monitor systematic strategies, and collaborate with developers to productionize new ideas.

We expect 5+ years in quantitative trading, strong Python coding, and experience managing a team at a fund or sellside market making desk.