Algorithms, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Finance, Industry/Trade Analysis, Linux Operating System, Math Software, Mathematics, Mentoring, Predictive Modeling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Statistics, Stock Market, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Trading Systems, Writing Skills
Description
Our Algorithmic Traders use their expert understanding of the financial markets and market microstructure to develop relative value arbitrage trading software and build and improve trading strategies. Our Senior Traders benefit from the resources and scale that our group can provide with its strong team and robust capital base to grow your effective trading strategy to the next level. The ideal candidate will have proven success and discipline in their trading strategies, excellent risk assessment and management, and strong proficiency and experience in applying programming skills in a fast-paced environment (C++, Python, Linux scripting).
Responsibilities
- Maintain expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
- Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
- Develop, code, maintain and support production quality automated trading softwares and strategies
- Improve strategies and trade execution by performing post trade analyses and developing prediction models.
- Manage a small group of dynamic Junior Traders and guide research and trading software development projects
- Mentor Junior Traders and promote their learning on the desk
- Help steer recruitment initiatives to advance the growth and development of the team
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field or pertinent industry experience
- Minimum five (5) years of work experience in the trading industry
- Programming proficiency and experience (C++, Python)
- Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
- Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
- Expert understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
- Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
- This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL