Quantitative Futures Trader

Location New York
Discipline: Hedge Funds & Proprietary Trading
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Robert Lindsay

Contact email: robert.lindsay@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 2063
Published: 6 months ago
Quantitative Futures Trader
Proprietary Trading Firm
New York

I'm working with a prominent proprietary trading firm that is looking for experienced Quantitative Futures Traders. The ideal candidate will be able to implement and develop a pre-existing systematic US Equities futures strategy that will successfully contribute to the firms PnL.

The quantitative trader will be supported by a world-class technology infrastructure, but must have great coding skills in either Python or C++. As mentioned previously, this is a wonderful opportunity for traders with a demonstrable track record to join an established firm and work alongside other highly experienced colleagues.

Requirements:
  • The candidate should have a 3+ year demonstrable record trading US Equities, with consistent PnL Figures and a 2+ Sharpe.
  • Systematic trading experience.
  • Experienced in trading strategies that are Medium-High Frequency with a maximum holding period of several days.
  • Highly experienced in computer programming languages like Python and C++.
  • Must have prior experience working in a high-pressure, quick-paced trading environment.
  • MUST HAVE BSc, MSc or PhD in a Mathematic, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science or any STEM related subject.

Please feel free to contact me if you think you meet the requirements and would be a good fit for the position.

E: robert.lindsay@venturesearch.com