Quantitative Trader (options, futures, equities or commodities) for MM firm

What You’ll Do

• Build on your previous research and trading experience to drive the profitability of a highly electronic trading operation.
• Drive a rapid innovation cycle that produces demonstrable wins through the feedback loops of quantitative research/analysis, trading, post-trade analysis, and iterative workflows.
• Conduct research and experiments to improve existing strategies and deploy new strategies that monetize opportunities in a constantly evolving market environment.
• Build data-based tools and workflows to further systematize our approach to trading and risk management.
• Apply quantitative research and modeling to solve core problems in order to set us up for flexibility and innovation in the medium to longer term.

What We’re Looking For

• Quantitative trading knowledge and intuition within the derivatives industry
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills including a solid foundation of statistics knowledge
• Proficiency in Python and ability to use SQL; able to use these skills to manipulate large datasets and build lightweight tools for analysis
• Familiarity with market microstructure on various CFTC and SEC trading exchanges
• A desire to operate as part of a team of smart, highly driven peers, commensurate with our culture
• Able to learn from mistakes and continuously improve
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all the disciplines in the firm