Quantitative Researcher / Trader

About the Role

A leading proprietary trading firm based in New York is seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher / Trader to join their dynamic team. This role offers the rare chance to collaborate with experienced researchers, traders, and engineers in a technology-driven trading environment where innovative ideas rapidly transition from research to live trading. The firm is recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit, lean organizational structure, and operations spanning multiple global electronic markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out research on trading strategies applicable to international electronic markets.
• Analyze extensive datasets to uncover market inefficiencies and identify alpha signals.
• Work closely with traders and developers to enhance current strategies and create new trading models.
• Oversee real-time trading performance and investigate any irregularities.
• Engage actively in the end-to-end trading process, from concept development to implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong foundation in quantitative disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related areas.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ programming languages.
• Experience managing and analyzing large datasets using statistical techniques.
• A genuine interest in financial markets and systematic trading strategies.
• Prior internship or work experience in quantitative research, trading, data science, or related domains is advantageous.