Tempest Vane Partners
Quantitative Trader - Index Volatility - Quant Hedge Fund
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The Client
My client is a highly successful Systematic Trading business with an exceptional long-term track record and a rigorous, technology-driven approach to investing.
They are looking for an experienced Index Volatility Quant Trader to join a growing team responsible for implementing, operating and improving systematic derivatives trading strategies.
What You’ll Get
- An opportunity to join one of the most exciting Systematic Trading businesses in the market.
- Significant responsibility for sophisticated index volatility strategies operating at scale.
- Access to market-leading trading technology, data and infrastructure.
- The opportunity to work closely with exceptional Quant Researchers, Traders and Developers.
- A collaborative environment combining quantitative rigour with strong market intuition.
- A market-leading compensation package including a first year guaranteed bonus.
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What You’ll Do
- Implement and manage systematic trading strategies across global index volatility markets.
- Monitor live trading systems, positions, exposures and strategy performance.
- Identify issues and opportunities to improve trading processes, execution and system reliability.
- Manage risk and respond effectively to changing market conditions and unusual trading events.
- Work closely with Quant Researchers and Developers to deploy new strategies and enhancements.
- Contribute trading insight and market expertise to the continued development of the platform.
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What You’ll Need
- Circa 5 plus years of experience trading derivatives or working with systematic options strategies.
- Strong knowledge of equity index options, volatility products and their associated risks.
- Experience implementing, monitoring and improving live trading strategies or systems.
- Strong Python programming skills and the ability to work effectively with quantitative trading infrastructure.
- Excellent market intuition, mental mathematics and real-time decision-making ability.
- A degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or another highly quantitative subject from a top tier university.
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