Efx Quant Trader

Summary: A world-class prop trading firm are currently looking to add an experienced individual within the eFX space to their high-performing team in London.
Responsibilities: To research, test and implement algorithmic pricing and trading strategies for an electronic FX market making business To provide human risk oversight of the trading portfolio during European trading hours Key activities: Prototype and implement new market making pricing strategies Prototype and implement new risk management algorithms designed to efficiently and profitably control inventory levels generated from client flow Prototype and implement algorithms for the optimal execution of large transactions on electronic venues Use market data from various trading venues as well as proprietary information to design and implement systematic trading signals Responsible for managing the global trading books, ensuring compliance with risk profiles and risk limits Assist in key system developments – pricing, hedging & position management & client tiering Identify client patterns and translate into strategic proposals to maximize the success of the global franchise Specialist knowledge (work experience, futher qualification): Experience writing code in Java and Python is a core requirement Knowledge and experience with FX markets preferred Good background in statistics preferred Some experience with kdb/kx preferred