Description
Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quant Developer to join one of its trading teams in London. You will be joining the EMEA Development team and as a Quant Developer, you will be in charge of improving the current research framework through the development of existing and new tools, and provide close day-to-day support to the quantitative research team on-site.
Responsibilities
* Iterating quickly with on-site quantitative researchers on the research processes in order to improve the desks quantitative trading strategies P&L
* Developing Python tools used in trading strategies research
* Improving the existing simulation/backtest framework
* Monitoring & maintenance of quantitative research jobs
* Help global research team on EMEA-related research through various communication channels
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Masters degree is preferred
* Very good knowledge of Python language and statistical libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Polars
* Minimum 5 years experience in Python development
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* Experience in C++ Development
* Experience with scripting languages such as Bash
* Experience with workflow management and task scheduling
* Good knowledge of both Equities and Equity Derivatives trading
Benefits
Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
* 6 weeks of paid vacation per year
* Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
* International medical insurance
* Free gym membership
* For employees ineligible to participate in the CPF, the cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution
* Free events and workshops
* Donation matching program
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer
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