Quantitative Researcher - HFT Futures & Equities (NYC & Chicago)
A mid-sized proprietary trading firm is seeking to add an experienced Quant with a strong background in research of HF Futures and/or Cash Equities trading who will be responsible for:
- Research and test high-frequency alphas to improve existing tools and identify methods to increase trading efficiency
- Maintain, enhance and grow automated electronic trading strategies within the platform
- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve mathematical models, and translate algorithms into code
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with statistical modeling, signal generation, and dealing with a large amount of data/tick data
- Proficiency coding in Python and/or C++
- Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (math, statistics, physics, computer science, etc.)
This firm has performed exceptionally well since inception and only hires top research talent. With that, they offer some of the most lucrative guaranteed compensation packages in the industry.
