Senior Systematic Trader: Execution Analytics & Liquidity

Point One - Hedge Fund Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Point One - Hedge Fund Talent is seeking an experienced Systematic Trader to join the NY-based central liquidity team. You will optimize execution across global equity and macro markets, bridging internal research with external broker desks.

The role focuses on performance analytics, Algo Wheel design, and strategic broker partnerships, leveraging TCA to maximize alpha retention and improve liquidity delivery.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in an algorithmic execution role at a hedge fund, asset manager, or top-tier desk.
• Strong Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL skills to query massive tick data sets.
• Familiarity with Java execution architecture or the FIX protocol is highly advantageous.
• Deep understanding of quantitative execution strategies, dark pool routing, market-impact models, and regulatory rules such as MiFID II / SEC rules.

Responsibilities

• Execution analytics and performance monitoring using Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) frameworks.
• Design, implement, and adjust automated Algo Wheel configurations to optimize broker paths.
• Act as the primary technical contact for sell-side algorithmic trading desks and review execution performance.
• Study market microstructures, order book dynamics, and liquidity anomalies to fine-tune execution models.
• Track FIX protocol telemetry to identify routing inefficiencies and signaling leakage.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

TCA knowledge

Market microstructure

Communication

Tools

Python

SQL

Java

FIX protocol

Job description

Point One - Hedge Fund Talent is seeking an experienced Systematic Trader to join the NY-based central liquidity team. You will optimize execution across global equity and macro markets, bridging internal research with external broker desks.

The role focuses on performance analytics, Algo Wheel design, and strategic broker partnerships, leveraging TCA to maximize alpha retention and improve liquidity delivery.