iRageCapital - Data Scientist - High Frequency Trading

About IRage

iRageCapital was founded in 2009 with a view to be the leader in the algorithmic trading space in India. Leveraging its combined strengths in both quantitative finance and technology, iRageCapital has emerged as one of the pioneers in the field of high frequency trading in India. At iRage, you will get to solve some of the most challenging engineering problems in the world and shape the future of this lucrative industry while working alongside other exceptional programmers, quants and traders

Job Description:

iRage is looking for data scientists to extract insights from the hundreds of gigabytes of tick by tick data (i.e. data of each and every order sent to various financial exchanges by all market participants) and convert them to actionable trading strategies.

- The job might involve working under tight deadlines and pressure situations arising out of the need to stay ahead of competing algorithms in the market. Initial remuneration will be competitively high, based on relevant prior experience and aptitude.

- Prior experience in big data analytics is a definite requirement.

- The location for this profile is going to be Mumbai.

Other benefits of working at iRageCapital

Activities :

- Weekly turf soccer outings.

- Dedicated 'fun' manager (yes, that is the official designation) on company payrolls to arrange fun activities from time to time. (Historical events: paintball outings, mumbai cricket championship, etc)

- Annual offsite for entire firm (Ramada Goa in 2013, Hilton Shilim in 2014).

Work environment :

- Flat hierarchy.

- Open office (no cubicle or cabin) and youthful design (hanging swing chairs, etc).

- Dedicated recreational area inside office - foosball, etc

- Young age of all employees

- Office is based on a futuristic building which has highest floor plate size in India.

Pay structure and Professional Growth:

- Significant bonuses for high-performers.

- Huge opportunities for growth (if you are a self-starter) and diversification.You can lead projects from very early on and initiate new developments on your own.

- Frequent knowledge transfer sessions to build overall knowledge for everyone

- Continual growth and learning opportunities: a huge number of current employees have had an extremely long and fulfilling (we believe!) employment relationship.

Additional :

- Gymnasium in office building - 50% contributed by firm towards membership

- Health Insurance

- Education allowance - for education on related topics

- Teaching opportunities in our educational vertical (public speaking, confidence and leadership skill enhancement opportunities)