Motion Recruitment
Quantitative Researcher / Full-Time / International Trading and Investments
Motion Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
An innovative international trading company that values integrating automation, data driven solutions and AI is hiring for their Quantitative Trading and Research team that has a strong value on integrating automated and AI driven solutions is hiring a Quant Researcher to add to their team of statisticians, technologists and mathematicians. This team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining its quantitative expertise with sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets.
In this position you will develop a comprehensive understanding of global exchanges, focusing on their unique features, connectivity and communication of protocols. You will analyze and model market behaviors, competitor strategies, and assess the impact of market activities. Additionally, you will assist in discovering, designing, back testing, and optimizing ultra-low latency strategies using large scale data analysis. Part of your responsibilities will include building metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategy execution and conducting thorough post-trade analysis. Collaborating closely with traders and developers, you will identify and incorporate new signals into existing trading strategies. Required Skills & ExperienceBS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics or relevant fieldProficient in programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust or Haskell3+ years of experience trading futures and/or equities at a proprietary trading firmExpertise in working with large datasets, particularly tick-based time series dataDesired Skills & Experience
Ability to respond swiftly and accurately to fast-changing market conditions, a critical aspect to this roleAdvanced statistical analysis skillsWhat You Will Be Doing
Work cross functionally with traders and developersReporting Hybrid into offices downtown in Chicago LoopIdentify and implement infrastructure improvements to minimizes overall latency and maximize performanceThe Offer You will receive the following benefits:
Comprehensive health, financial, and other supportive benefitsCompetitive salaries and bonus structures401(k) retirement planApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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Posted by:
Olivia Policastro
Specialization:
Python C++
In this position you will develop a comprehensive understanding of global exchanges, focusing on their unique features, connectivity and communication of protocols. You will analyze and model market behaviors, competitor strategies, and assess the impact of market activities. Additionally, you will assist in discovering, designing, back testing, and optimizing ultra-low latency strategies using large scale data analysis. Part of your responsibilities will include building metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategy execution and conducting thorough post-trade analysis. Collaborating closely with traders and developers, you will identify and incorporate new signals into existing trading strategies. Required Skills & ExperienceBS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics or relevant fieldProficient in programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust or Haskell3+ years of experience trading futures and/or equities at a proprietary trading firmExpertise in working with large datasets, particularly tick-based time series dataDesired Skills & Experience
Ability to respond swiftly and accurately to fast-changing market conditions, a critical aspect to this roleAdvanced statistical analysis skillsWhat You Will Be Doing
Work cross functionally with traders and developersReporting Hybrid into offices downtown in Chicago LoopIdentify and implement infrastructure improvements to minimizes overall latency and maximize performanceThe Offer You will receive the following benefits:
Comprehensive health, financial, and other supportive benefitsCompetitive salaries and bonus structures401(k) retirement planApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
#LI-OP
Posted by:
Olivia Policastro
Specialization:
Python C++