Vice President - Quant Researcher - Algorithmic Trading

We are looking to hire candidates who are expert in Quant Research, Quant Strategy.

Candidates with High Frequency or Low Latency Strategy experience will be highly preferred.

- Developing mathematical models for systematic quantitative trading strategies, for example, Electronic Trading Algorithms, Index Arbitrage, Statistical Arbitrage, portfolio optimization, flow recommendation research, IOI and Market Making.

- Carrying out market micro structure research and writing white papers

Candidates should be able to :

- Handle high frequency data /Big data and develop statistical model on the same

- Work on short term price predictive, alpha and portfolio optimization models

- Pre/post trade Analytics(including market microstructure research) for execution Algorithm /risk trading

- Look into new research on the field and assess the applicability

- Research as well as implement their Ideas

- Python and q/Kdb experience is a plus

Qualifications:

- Have mastered advanced mathematics and statistics (probability,econometrics, optimization and Machine Learning)

- Algorithms and Data Structures knowledge

- Earned a Master or equivalent degree program in math, statistics, econometrics, financial engineering or computer science

- Exceptional analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ideal candidates for these positions would be a graduate/post-graduate from a premier college or institute. A computer science or mathematics background will be most suitable