Job Description
Who we are
We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge.
At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will play a key role in the systematic exploration of trading strategies in commodities futures markets. Your work will involve researching and back-testing new strategies to provide trading signals. Further responsibilities include:
* Analyse fundamental data and conduct statistical analysis of order books.
* Analysis of statistical inefficiencies in pricing data.
* Ongoing analysis for new possible market expansion.
* Statistical analysis of futures markets for trading desks.
* Deployment and maintenance of sites hosting systematic trading tools for the trading desks.
* Assisting with the automated running of systematic trading strategies.
You’ll have
* 1-2 years’ experience in data science.
* Coding experience (e.g. Python, SQL).
* Knowledge and understanding of a data science library (e.g. SKLearn, Statsmodels, Scipy).
Desirable
* Further development experience (e.g. R, C++).
* Knowledge of Git and GitHub.
* Previous experience in a trading environment.
* Experience with a data platform e.g. Snowflake.
Benefits & perks
* Vitality health insurance and dental cover
* 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Annual Bluecrest health checks
* A personal learning & development budget of £5000
* Free gym membership
* Specsavers vouchers
* Enhanced family leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Credited Deliveroo dinner account
* Office massage therapy
* Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
* Fully stocked fridge and pantry
* Social events and a games room
Diversity matters
We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.
Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.
We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’. Read more about our culture and what our team says about us here.