Responsibilities:

You will be part of the Algorithm trading desk, and responsible for quantitative research and real-time monitoring of the trading algorithm.

Quantitative research would involve:

- Applying numerical analyses to draw insights from real-time financial market data.

- Identifying good quantitative trading strategies.

- Build statistical models to improve trading execution and other areas of algorithmic trading

- Conduct statistical analysis to optimize risk allocations

- General technical and fundamental capital markets research.

- Overseeing of the algorithm would involve:

- Observing how the algorithm is taking positions and identifying any irregular trading behaviors

- Manually clearing positions, if required

- Enhance the firm's trading activities by reviewing and analyzing trade executions and reconciliations

- Prepare performance sheets & reports

Perks & Benefits:

- Cutting-edge work equipment.

- Healthy dinners

- Two-way free transportation

- Health Insurance for self & family

- Health and wellness benefits

Job Requirements :

- A minimum of bachelor's degree in a discipline such as financial engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, econometrics, etc.

- Knowledge of statistical concepts such as generalized linear models, multi-factor models, time series analysis, hypothesis testing, stochastic calculus

- In-depth understanding of major indexes across the world

- Strong pattern recognition skills, strong memory and attention to detail

- Strong interest in financial markets

- Understanding of market data, order entry systems

- Passion for observing markets in real-time

- Exceptional attention to detail and desire to understand issues deeply

- Strong numerical and data analysis skills

- Some experience in Python, R, is preferred and enthusiasm about learning these languages is required

- Intermediate to strong knowledge of stock markets including technical analysis based on charts.

- Prior securities trading experience and knowledge is preferred

- Strong knowledge of excel

- Prior knowledge of any trading platform or any charting software is preferred

- Strong English communication skills

- Initiator and good leadership skills

- Will be required to take FINRA's Series 57 exam after joining

- Willing to work in the night shift: 6:30 PM to 3:00 AM

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