High Freq Quant - Approved Headcount - Systematic Trading team

As a Mid level Quantitative Analyst the successful candidate will work closely with existing systematic strategies, sitting closely with senior partners as well as the senior researchers. A focal part of the role will be developing, implementing and improving trading strategies for High Frequency Systematic Equities and FX in an academic and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Conduct research and statistical analyses of equity securities
- Develop core algorithms and models leading directly to trading decisions
- Lead research and development of trading framework - (not ultra tech) and strategies
- Maintain and improve existing trading strategies and assist in the development and deployment of new trading strategies

Qualifications

- Solid training in computer science, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, operations research, physics, statistics or a related field
- Previous exposure to a quantitative role within a trading environment is a plus
- Strong coding skills (C/C++), familiarity with one or more statistical packages (e.g. R and Matlab ) and exposure to one or more scripting languages (e.g. bash, PERL, etc.)
- Strong mathematical and/or statistical modelling skills, both time-series and cross-sectional skills are highly valued
- Comfortable in a complex, demanding and highly technical environment
- Demonstrated empirical skill; comfortable with analysis of large datasets

Education

- Degree in computer science, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, operations research, physics, statistics or related fields with demonstrated ability to complete high-level, investments related research

This role is only one of many vacancies within the Front Office Quant & Systematic Trading space that we are currently handling at Huxley Associates. If you feel that this role may not be exactly what you are looking for, please ask for Felix Bateman or Weli Elmi on 0207 469 5055 for further information on similar roles. Equally, if you do know anyone who may be appropriate for this role, please do not hesitate to forward this on.

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