Medium sized prop trading firm is currently recruiting for a trader position for Electronic Trading Strategies (ETS) desk. ETS focuses on identifying signals in the market and developing strategies to capture the opportunities those signals represent.
Role Description
As a trader you will become an integral member of a small team, engaged in the full stack of strategy development. You will…
Analyze terabytes of data, identifying market signals representing new strategies, and refining the performance of existing strategies.
Operate strategies in production, managing hedges and re-parameterizing the trading model to respond to live market events.
Extend and optimize our research and development platform, streamlining the strategy development process.
Requirements
Python programming with a focus on data analysis (i.e. familiarity with pandas, scipy and numpy modules).
Proficiency in R
Advanced knowledge of modern statistical techniques
Undergraduate Degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, and Engineering
SQL programming with a focus on time series joins.
Bash scripting.
Intermediate level statistics.
Experience with large data sets.
Passion for markets, trading and games.
Creativity.
An analytical mind.
Strong communication skills.
2+ years professional experience.
Additional Skills/experience That Will Reflect Favorably
Trading/market experience.
Experience with option/derivative pricing models.
Experience with query optimization.
HPE Vertica.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Financial Services
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