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Systematic Credit Trader - Investment Grade, High Yield & Fixed Income ETFs
New York
Venture Search is partnered with a Tier 1 proprietary trading firm looking to hire a Systematic Credit Trader to join its growing Fixed Income business in New York.
We're looking to speak with experienced systematic traders with expertise across Investment Grade (IG) Credit, High Yield (HY) Credit and/or Fixed Income ETFs. This is an opportunity to join a market-leading trading platform, working alongside world-class researchers, traders and technologists to develop and scale systematic trading strategies.
The Role
- Develop, implement and optimise systematic trading strategies across IG Credit, HY Credit and/or Fixed Income ETFs.
- Conduct quantitative research to identify new trading opportunities and sources of alpha.
- Monitor strategy performance and refine models to improve risk-adjusted returns.
- Partner closely with quantitative researchers, developers and traders to deploy ideas into production.
- Enhance execution, automation and trading infrastructure across the desk.
- Contribute to the continued growth of a high-performing systematic trading business.
Requirements
- Proven experience trading systematic strategies across Investment Grade Credit, High Yield Credit and/or Fixed Income ETFs.
- Background within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, market maker or investment bank.
- Strong understanding of quantitative trading, electronic execution and market microstructure.
- Excellent Python skills and a strong quantitative mindset.
- Demonstrated track record of developing and managing profitable systematic trading strategies.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.