We are looking for highly motivated graduates or early career professionals with an interest in finance and a background in computer science, engineering, mathematics or other STEM degrees to join our Desk Quant Analyst three-year program.
You will spend these three years working in close collaboration with experienced Quantitative Researchers and Traders to understand the constantly evolving needs of the trading desks.
The role
- Maintain and upgrade the codebase and configuration of strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
- Manage large datasets used in both research and production environments.
- Perform live as well as historical monitoring of trading activities. For instance, do some post-trade analysis or production reconciliation.
- Opportunity to secure a Junior position in Quantitative Development or in Quantitative Research at the end of the program subject to individual performance.
Typical day of a Desk Quant Analyst
- Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
- During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.
- Work on various longer-term projects required for expanding our systematic trading activities and ensuring their robustness.
Required qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subject.
- Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
- Great attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Q/KDB+.
- Knowledge of Linux and Bash.
- Advanced quantitative skills.