Job Summary
As an Associate in FX Quantitative Trading within Quantitative Trading & Research group, you will be part of a global team of quantitative traders responsible for designing, implementing, and running automated systematic trading strategies across asset classes. You will focus on improving the pricing, risk management, and client distribution of our FX market-making business. In this role, you will use your research and development skills to implement strategies in production code and contribute to the day-to-day running of the business.
Job Responsibilities
* Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies
* Use data-driven techniques and back testing to demonstrate performance improvements
* Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems
* Optimize client pricing distribution
* Monitor performance and resolve day-to-day trading issues
* Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
* Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject
* At least two years of industry experience or equivalent further academic study
* Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object-oriented languages
* Knowledge of probability, statistics, and experience with advanced data analysis techniques
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Active interest in markets and quantitative trading
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
* Experience with FX market-making or related asset classes
* Familiarity with automated trading systems
* Experience optimizing the software and infrastructure of low-latency systems
* Ability to analyze large, complex data sets using modern machine learning techniques
* Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities
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