Junior Quantitative Researcher - London, United Kingdom - Anson McCade

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    My client has an extensive and impressive track record of successfully running Quant trading strategies for over a decade, they spun out as a hedge fund and now operate globally.

    They are a highly interdisciplinary firm, operating around the intersection of trading, quant modelling and technology. Their trades are facilitated by state-of-the-art infrastructure which handles their larger trading volumes easily.


    Role:

    • Using the firms automated trading framework to research and apply strategies
    • Using progressive statistical approaches to analyse data and ascertain opportunities for trading
    • To build upon and develop strong understanding of market structures of the various exchanges and asset classes.
    • Pre market - checking that all required data and processes are ready.
    • During market - sporadically monitoring behaviour and performance of strategies.

    Ideal Candidate:

    • Quantitative background - including degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics from a top University.
    • Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (Python, C++, and R).
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
    • Ability to perform well under pressure.
    • Detail orientated