Senior Quant Trader - Hybrid, High-Impact Strategies

Placements24; Kimberley (AR); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Profit sharing

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work arrangements

State-of-the-art trading technology

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Trader for our Kimberley, hybrid role. You will develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across equities, futures, FX, and other markets, collaborating with researchers and technologists.

The ideal candidate has a master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java. You will monitor performance, manage risk, and help drive innovation in trading technology.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in quantitative trading, algorithmic trading, or a related quant role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful quantitative trading strategies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading mechanisms, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies for equities, futures, FX, or other relevant markets.
• Execute trades using proprietary trading systems and manage risk exposure.
• Analyze market data to identify trading opportunities and refine strategy parameters.
• Monitor trading performance and P&L, making adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement and validate new models.
• Work with software developers to enhance trading infrastructure and tools.
• Ensure compliance with trading regulations and firm policies.
• Manage portfolio risk and ensure adherence to risk limits.
• Stay abreast of market developments, technological advancements, and trading strategies.
• Provide insights and analysis to support trading desk objectives.

Skills

Quantitative finance

Statistical analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Trader for our Kimberley, hybrid role. You will develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across equities, futures, FX, and other markets, collaborating with researchers and technologists.

The ideal candidate has a master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java. You will monitor performance, manage risk, and help drive innovation in trading technology.