What are the responsibilities and job description for the HFT Quant Trader position at HWTS Global?
HFT Quant Traders – London | Amsterdam | Singapore | New York | Chicago
Prop Trading Firm | Multi-Asset | Machine Learning-Driven
Our client are expanding their global presence and seeking exceptional HFT Quant Traders to join a growing proprietary trading firm operating across Equities, Crypto, Fixed Income, and Futures.
You’ll work alongside world-class researchers and engineers to design, develop, and deploy high-frequency, machine learning-driven strategies in some of the most competitive markets globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and implement HFT strategies across global markets
- Develop alpha models and execution logic using advanced ML frameworks
- Optimize latency, infrastructure, and trading performance end-to-end
- Manage risk and capital allocation autonomously within firm parameters
- Collaborate with global teams to refine data pipelines and signal generation
Requirements:
- Proven success running or contributing to profitable HFT or ultra-low-latency strategies
- Strong knowledge of market microstructure in one or more asset classes
- Proficiency in Python and/or C for research and production
- Solid understanding of Machine Learning (Deep Learning, RL, or statistical models)
- Minimum Master’s degree in a quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Locations: London | Amsterdam | Singapore | New York
Compensation: Highly competitive, performance-linked