Anson McCade
Quantitative Analyst
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Quantitative Analyst
About the Company
My client is a global investment management firm that utilises a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets, seeking to achieve high-quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients. They boast deep expertise in trading, technology, and operations, attributing 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 worldwide, they emphasise true, global collaboration, aligning their investment, technology, and operations teams functionally across regions.
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About the Role
Overview of Desk Quant 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 and historical monitoring of trading activities, such as 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.
Responsibilities
- Before market open: Check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
- During market hours: Intermittently monitor the behaviour and performance of strategies.
- Contribute to various longer-term projects, including expanding systematic trading activities and ensuring their robustness.
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Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical subject.
Required Skills
- 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 effectively with colleagues across multiple regions.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Q/KDB+.
- Knowledge of Linux and Bash.
- Advanced quantitative skills.
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