Summary
The job is for a Quantitative Trading Strategist Lead at Voleon, a technology company that applies machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. The role involves leading a team to improve the implementation of systematic trading strategies and requires 5+ years of experience in a quantitative trading environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a quantitative trading environment
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or quantitative discipline
- Highly capable in python, R, and SQL; with the ability to write production level code and develop across teams
- Proficient in basic statistics with an ability to apply valid statistical methods to judge outcomes from real-world data
- Comprehensive understanding of market micro-structure and a passion for markets
- Ability to effectively communicate across teams and present research findings in a clear and concise manner
Responsibilities
- Lead a small team of high-caliber Quantitative Trading Strategists and Data Scientists
- Measure and improve algorithmic execution quality across asset classes
- Conduct high-quality research across a variety of market related topics and asset classes. Create relevant reports and present findings across teams
- Write high-quality production level code. Design and develop new packages, data pipelines and production trading applications
- Collaborate with trading and RnD team members to improve our trading strategies
- Provide domain expertise in market microstructure across asset classes to other members of trading and RnD
- Manage relationships with external brokers and trading partners
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Technology talks by our experts
- A beautiful modern office
- Daily catered lunches
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 20 days of paid time off
- 9 sick days
- A 401(k) plan with a company match
