What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of HFT Technology position at Algo Capital Group?
Head of HFT Technology
A world-renowned Hedge Fund is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join as the Head of High-Frequency Trading (HFT). This is a senior leadership role that offers an outstanding opportunity to build out and grow one of the most recognized businesses, with a unique opportunity to be exposed to the inner workings of a highly successful automated trading firm. As a leader in the field of algorithmic trading, our clients have built the world's most sophisticated computing environments for machine learning, research, and development.
Role and Responsibilities:
As the Head of High-Frequency Trading (HFT), you will play a pivotal role in our firm's success by providing strategic leadership and direction to our HFT operations. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and empowering a dynamic team of quantitative traders who are focused on researching, interpreting, and capitalizing on the global trading markets.
- Taking ownership of projects, strategy inputs, and improving profitability, while holding team members accountable for achieving results and demonstrating our firm's values.
- Collaborating closely with other teams, such as technology, research, and risk management, to optimize trading strategies and enhance performance.
- Managing and overseeing our high frequency trading operations, including trade execution, risk management, and performance monitoring.
Qualifications:
- A proven track record of successful high-frequency trading experience in a quantitative trading firm or a similar environment, with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop team members.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of market microstructure, statistical arbitrage, and other high-frequency trading strategies.
- Strong programming skills in Python, C , or other relevant languages used in quantitative trading.
- Experience in managing risk and developing risk management systems for high-frequency trading.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and make quick decisions under pressure.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as mathematics, computer science, finance, or engineering.
A highly competitive compensation package is offered, including a base salary, PnL bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class quantitative trading firm and play a key leadership role in driving its success in the high-frequency trading space. For more information please apply now.
