What are the responsibilities and job description for the High-Frequency Trader | New York, USA position at AAA Global?
Location: New York, USA.
Domain Focus: Ultra-Low Latency Trading, Quantitative Equities and Derivatives.
Experience: 5 Years Proven Alpha Generation Track Record.
International Talent: Yes.
Are you ready to convert a multi-million dollar track record into a dominant trading franchise?
We seek professionals who possess a relentless hunger to exit restrictive platforms, a multi-million-dollar P&L track record in the world's most competitive market, and the drive to establish a dominant New York franchise, functioning as a powerful force multiplier from day one.
🔷 The Profile – Your Expertise
You’ll need to be an elite trader possessing an aggressive, quantitative focus on generating consistent, scalable alpha within ultra-low latency environments across multiple asset classes.
Career Path, Projects And Performance:
- A career track defined by the consistent generation of seven-figure net P&L across diverse high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies.
- Success deploying novel statistical arbitrage and market-making strategies in US equities and derivatives markets.
- Proven ability to rapidly iterate and optimise trading models in response to dynamic market events.
- Experience leading the end-to-end lifecycle of an HFT strategy, from research and back-testing to production deployment.
Professional And Technical Prowess:
- Expertise in strategy conceptualization, risk attribution, and managing real-time portfolio exposure in high-stakes situations.
- Advanced proficiency in Python for signal generation, data analysis, and back-testing framework development.
- Deep knowledge of C and low-level system optimization for maximum speed and efficient exchange connectivity.
- Familiarity with exchange API protocols (e.g., FIX, ITCH) and market microstructure for major US exchanges.
Qualifications, Licenses And Academic Achievements:
- An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) from a top-tier university in a quantitative field such as Mathematics or Physics.
- A substantial history of applied academic research or published papers relevant to quantitative finance.
- Possession of or ability to obtain necessary financial licenses for proprietary trading in US markets (e.g., Series 7, 57).
- Evidence of continuous learning, demonstrated by technology certifications or advanced coursework in deep learning.
🔷 Who You Are And What We Need
- Operate with a singular focus on P&L, showing unwavering self-accountability and a highly competitive, results-driven mentality.
- Individuals who seamlessly collaborate with quants and low-latency engineers, translating hypotheses into production code.
- Possess the ethical rigour and intellectual honesty to thrive in a high-stakes, meritocratic environment where only performance is rewarded.
- A highly analytical mind, capable of rapidly incorporating new data sets to maintain a competitive edge.
If you're ready to lead with conviction and build something enduring, we want to hear from you.
Apply Above Or Connect Directly:
info@aaaglobal.co.uk | www.aaaglobal.co.uk
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