Strategic Quantitative Trading Expert

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Selby Jennings Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Quantitative Trading Expert to join our global team specializing in quantitative research for Equities, Futures, and Options execution strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize execution trading algorithms (agency and principal) for equities, futures, and options markets with a strong focus on improving client execution performance.
  • Conduct research to identify market signals that can enhance trading strategies and improve execution outcomes for clients.
  • Build and implement advanced quantitative models to guide trading decisions, including single-position and portfolio schedule optimization.
  • Analyze market microstructure in equities and futures markets understanding order placement methodologies, routing, market impact, and transaction cost analysis.
  • Collaborate with client-facing teams to develop and implement execution strategies tailored to specific client needs. Provide quantitative analysis and strategic insights to enhance client trading performance and achieve optimal execution.
  • Develop and implement quantitative models to assess and manage trading risk and portfolio risk for both internal and client-facing executions.
  • Conduct rigorous back-testing and evaluation of execution algorithms and trading strategies to assess their effectiveness and profitability across various market conditions.
  • Apply machine learning techniques, including classification, reinforcement learning, and dynamic programming, to improve trading strategies and models.
  • Work closely with other members of the quantitative research team, developers, traders, and risk managers to implement and refine trading strategies and algorithms.

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Statistics.
  • Proven experience in quantitative research or algorithmic trading, with a focus on execution algorithms (agency or principal). Previous experience on a CRB (Client-Related Business) desk, delivering execution solutions for clients, is desirable.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, KDB, or Java. In-depth understanding of quantitative methods, including statistical analysis, time series analysis, regression, and model calibration.
  • Familiarity with optimization techniques, including linear/non-linear programming, stochastic optimization, and dynamic programming. Experience with transaction cost analysis, market impact models, and order routing methodologies.

About Selby Jennings

Selby Jennings is a leading specialist recruitment agency in the financial services sector, providing expert-level recruitment solutions to top investment banks, asset management firms, hedge funds, and private equity groups.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum



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