Anson McCade
Quantitative Analyst
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My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients. They have deep expertise in trading, technology, and operations and attribute their success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, they design and build their own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large-scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, they emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning their investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world.
Overview of Quantitative Analyst Position:
- 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.
- Work in close collaboration with quant researchers and traders to understand the constantly evolving needs of the trading desks.
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Typical Day of Quantitative 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.
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Skill Set Required For The Position:
- 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.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Q/KDB+.
- Knowledge of Linux and Bash.
- Advanced quantitative skills.
This role offers very good career progression, with movement within the client being supported upon gaining experience.
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