Quantitative Trader - Systematic Futures - JW Michaels & : Job Details

We are recruiting for a 5 to 10 year Quantitative Trader for a Leading Systematic/HFT Client to join their existing Quantitative & Systematic Trading team. This joins an existing team on one of the most exciting Systematic Global Trading Companies with cutting-edge AI & Systems. This hire will sit in the Prop group, focus on trading strategies & develop alpha signals and tools within US Cash Treasury & Futures markets. (NO INTERNS; NO RECENT GRADS)

As part of this team, you will design, develop & deploy your trading strategies as part of a larger team of 10. Proven expertise in C++ and Python is required for this highly collaborative role which will interact regularly with the Firms technology & trading experts who will ultimately manage the implementation & production processes.

• Develop & deploy profitable systematic trading strategies in US Cash Treasury and Futures FI, FX, Equity and Commodities markets -- groupwide
• Manage their specific trading strategy including design & research
• Significant work with team in C++ and Python
• Collaborate with the team's technology and trading experts for production implementation
• Must have Futures & HFT Experience (Mid-Freq or Intraday ok)
• Trading experience & track-record a MUST

• Bachelors in STEM or EE or CS with Advanced Degrees preferred (MS, MSc, MFE, PhD)
• High-Frequency to Mid-Frequency (some overnight) trading experience & track-record
• 5+ years active systematic trading experience w discretionary
• Experience within a Prop Trading, Quantitative/Systematic Trading Fund or Multi-Strat Hedge Fund (Not interested in Long-only or Long-biased experience)
• Proven experience with Alpha Signal generation within the Futures or Treasury Market
• Experience working with a Portfolio Manager with provable P&L and Sharpe (2+)
• High proficiency in C++ and Python (not a coding job but must work with QDs)
• Experience with Linux framework & code repository management a must
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) essential
• Must be authorized to work in the USA and be full-time, in-office

Our client offers comprehensive healthcare benefits including health, dental, wellness, 401k and many, many perks.

NO INTERNS

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Analyst and Research

Investment Management