Remote Senior Algorithmic Trader - High-Frequency Alpha

Placements24; Sandton; Ibrido; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Equity participation

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Algorithmic Trader to join a leading quantitative trading team. This remote‑first role targets elite execution across global markets, emphasizing autonomous project delivery in a highly disciplined environment.

You will design and optimize high‑frequency strategies, deploy profitable alpha generation methods, and collaborate with quants and developers to ensure scalable, low‑latency trading systems while managing risk.

Competenze

• PhD or Master’s in CS, math, physics, statistics, financial engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in algorithmic or quantitative trading, focused on high‑frequency strategies.
• Proven track record deploying profitable live trading algorithms.
• Strong programming in C++ and Python with relevant libraries.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and execution algorithms.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and refine high‑frequency trading algorithms.
• Develop and test alpha generation strategies using quantitative methods.
• Monitor and optimize live trading strategies for minimal latency and max efficiency.
• Manage trading risk at strategy and portfolio level with robust controls.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure scalable systems.

Conoscenze

C++

Python

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication

Distributed team

Formazione

PhD or Master’s in quantitative field

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Algorithmic Trader to join a leading quantitative trading team. This remote‑first role targets elite execution across global markets, emphasizing autonomous project delivery in a highly disciplined environment.

You will design and optimize high‑frequency strategies, deploy profitable alpha generation methods, and collaborate with quants and developers to ensure scalable, low‑latency trading systems while managing risk.