iRageCapital - Quantitative Associate - High Frequency Trading

iRageCapital leverages its strengths in technology and quantitative finance to design cutting edge high frequency trading systems and strategies.

iRageCapital Advisory Private Limited is currently looking to recruit 1-2 derivatives quantitative associates with relevant prior work experience. The location for this profile is Mumbai and will involve designing algorithmic & high-frequency trading/execution strategies for the Indian derivatives market.

Apart from building new strategies, the job will involve improving the efficiency of deployed strategies, as well as enhancing trading tools and trading platforms.

Skills attributes sought:

- Strong logical & quantitative aptitude

- Strong educational background with a focus on finance

- Experience of working with analytical tools, scripting languages, etc

- Prior experience of trading / capital markets will be a strong plus.

- Previous experience with algorithmic trading platforms is an advantage but not necessary

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. Remuneration will be competitively high, based on relevant prior experience and aptitude.

Deadline: 21-April-2015.

In terms of other benefits 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, etc)

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

Office:

- 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:

- 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

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)