Alpha Generation Expert in Systematic Trading

3 days ago


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

Selby Jennings is looking for an experienced Alpha Generation Expert to join our team in New York. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing systematic trading strategies in the equity options space.

Your primary focus will be on conducting in-depth research on intraday and single name equity options, analyzing market microstructure data and alternative data sets, and collaborating with our team to develop and implement trading strategies.

We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a strong background in quantitative finance and a proven track record of generating alpha through systematic trading.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement alpha-generating trading strategies in the equity options space
  • Collaborate with our team to develop and refine trading strategies
  • Analyze and interpret complex data sets to inform your research
Expected Qualifications:
  • 4-6 years of experience in quantitative finance, preferably in systematic trading
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and research
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

We estimate that the salary for this role will be around $140,000-$200,000 per year, depending on experience.



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