Quant Developer (Python/C++) - Research Engineering- Global Hedge Fund

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  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 10 days ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

C++
Performance attribution
Work ethic
Analytical skill
Data Science
scikit-learn
Computer science
Quantitative Analysis
Python
Research
Leadership
Finance
Creativity
HATS
FOCUS
Scratch
Analytics
Trading
Data
Workflow
Management
Accountability
Software development
Debugging
Pandas
NumPy
Writing

Job Details

Location: New York

A leading systematic hedge fund, investing across a variety of financial markets in multiple locations, my client is seeking a creative problem-solver to be the next Quant Developer in their growing Research Engineering team.

This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you'll be expected to do the same. Working very closely with Researchers and PMs on the team, your primary focus will be building from scratch performance attribution systems and portfolio analytics to monitor various live trading strategies. You'll also build out data pipelines to collecting new alternative datasets, automate research workflows, and manage and scale core components of research infrastructure.

The successful Quant Developer will have a strong work ethic and a good sense of accountability.

Requirements
  • Minimum 2+ years of Quant Developer experience (or similar position)
  • Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
  • Experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas/Numpy/Scikit-learn
  • Keen proponent of writing automated tests
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)

Benefits
  • Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
  • Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
  • Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people


Contact
If you feel you're a strong candidate for this role and would like further info, please contact:

Adam Pearce

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