Quantitative Trading Strategist

Responsibilities

• Measure and enhance algorithmic execution quality across multiple asset classes
• Conduct thorough market research and generate insightful reports for cross-team sharing
• Develop and write high-quality code for new trading applications and data pipelines
• Collaborate with trading and research teams to refine trading strategies
• Manage and maintain relationships with external brokers and trading partners
• Provide in-depth market microstructure expertise to trading and R&D teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quantitative trading with a focus on research
• Bachelor's in scientific or quantitative field
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, and SQL for production-level coding
• Sound understanding of basic statistics for real-world data analysis
• In-depth knowledge of market microstructure and a strong interest in markets
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings across teams

Benefits

• Participate in the 'Friends of Voleon' referral program with potential rewards
• Collaborative environment at the intersection of trading and research
• Opportunity to work across a variety of asset classes and markets
• Engage in high-impact research on trading strategies and execution
• Chance to develop production-level code and innovative trading technologies

Pay

$120,000 – $180,000 annually

Schedule

Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Company Information

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.