Junior Quant Researcher

My client is leading a quantitative hedge fund which engages in systematic, process-driven proprietary trading.
The firm builds automated trading strategies aimed at capturing market inefficiencies across various markets and asset classes from a few milliseconds to longer term both pure arbitrage or statistical in nature.
The team has an extensive history of successfully running quantitative trading strategies for more than a decade and spun out as a hedge fund globally.
Overview of Position: ? Research and implement strategies within the firm's automated trading framework.
? Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
? Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.
Typical Day: ? Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
? Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
? During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.
Requirements ? Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
? Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g.
C++, Java, Python).
? Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
? Ability to work well under pressure.