Quantitative Trader

$200,000 - 250,000 USD

Lucrative Performance Based Bonus

Onsite WORKING

Location: Miami, Florida - United States Type: Permanent

Company Overview

Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in high-frequency, cross-asset futures trading. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a world-class infrastructure, they are expanding their trading capabilities and are looking for a seasoned quantitative trader to help develop and scale new algorithmic trading strategies in the futures space.

Role Overview

This is a high-impact role for an experienced quant trader with a proven track record in developing and deploying high-frequency systematic strategies. You will play a key role in the full lifecycle of strategy development, from idea generation to execution and optimization, supported by a strong team of developers and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement high-frequency systematic trading strategies for futures markets
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to build, refine, and optimize trading infrastructure
• Identify and test new sources of alpha using proprietary and public datasets
• Analyze tick-level data to uncover inefficiencies and market patterns
• Develop tools for performance monitoring, data visualization, and signal analysis
• Continuously improve risk management, execution logic, and overall strategy performance

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-frequency trading with a focus on futures
• MSc or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering) from a top-tier institution
• Demonstrated success in independently developing and managing profitable trading strategies
• Deep understanding of statistical models, signal generation, and quantitative analysis
• Strong coding skills in Python and/or C ; experience working with large tick-level datasets
• Hands-on experience with back-testing frameworks, simulation environments, and production deployment
• Creative thinker with a passion for solving complex problems and uncovering new trading opportunities

Why Join?

• Access to cutting-edge proprietary technology and low-latency infrastructure
• High level of autonomy and ownership over strategy development
• Supportive, collaborative environment with highly experienced peers
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

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