Senior Quantitative Developer - Futures

Algo Capital Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund is looking for a Senior Quantitative Developer to join their Futures and Equities team. The role focuses on developing and implementing quantitative trading strategies, collaborating with traders and researchers, and optimizing algorithms in C++ and Python. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on advanced analytics and trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a software engineering or quantitative role within electronic trading.
• Proficiency in advanced quantitative techniques for complex, data-intensive problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing core algorithms and models that influence trading decisions.
• Collaborate with the machine learning lab to develop models that optimize strategies.
• Work closely with traders to interpret valuations and develop advanced models and analytics.

Skills

Programming

Quantitative Techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science

Tools

C++

Python

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A global hedge fund is seeking a Senior Quantitative Developer to develop and implement quantitative trading strategies within a top-performing Futures and Equities team. The role involves working directly with PMs and traders to create algorithms and mathematical models, analyze market data, and deploy strategies into production.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in developing core algorithms and models that influence trading decisions.
2. Collaborate with the machine learning lab to develop models that optimize strategies.
3. Work closely with traders to interpret valuations and develop advanced models and analytics.
4. Contribute to the high-level architecture of models in C++ and Python, and strategize on various approaches.
5. Provide technical and investment analytics support to the trading desk.
6. Partner with researchers to improve trading strategies and translate algorithms into code.

Skillset Requirements:

1. Experience in a software engineering or quantitative role within electronic trading.
2. Proficiency in advanced quantitative techniques for complex, data-intensive problems.
3. Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
4. Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related fields.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for more information or a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries

• Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Information Services