What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Quantitative Researcher position at Anson McCade?
AMC/THO/JQR002
My client is renown systematic quantitative hedge fund which engages in a diverse portfolio ranging among multiple asset classes. The fund builds automated strategies to locate and leverage market inefficiencies across multiple markets, with strategies ranging from a few milliseconds to a longer period of time. The hedge fund has a historic record and knowledge when it comes to creating and managing quantitative trading strategies. They have offices globally and are actively hiring to expand the team even further, increasing their success and foothold in the financial market.
Overview of Position:
- Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
- Analyze large data sets using statistical methods to identify opportunities for trading.
- Develop an understanding of the market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.
Typical Day:
- Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
- Before market is open, check that all data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
- During market day, monitor behavior and the performance of strategies.
Requirements
- Quantitative background – including degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
- Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C , Java, Python).
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple regions.
If you are interested, then please apply.
Salary : $150,000