Overview
Hybrid2/3 days in the office
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required
Skills
database design
Quant
Python
PhD or Masters in Mathematics
KDP
Job Details
Quant Developer
Location: NYC
Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office
Excellent Base + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Role/Responsibilities:
- Building components for both live trading and simulation
- Refining and increasing automation and robustness of the research infrastructure including alpha estimation, risk modeling, and back testing components
- Building tools for signal blending, simulation, portfolio construction, the research framework, and dashboards
- Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
- Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
- Troubleshooting and resolving any systems related issues and handle the release of code fixes and enhancements
Requirements:
- Must have a Masters or PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative discipline
- 2+ years of current or prior Hedge fund experience
- 2+ years of experience designing and developing research tools and live trading infrastructure at a quant hedge fund
- Experience handling connections to execution/order management systems
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Experience with KDB, database design, and large datasets
- Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards