What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Research Analyst - Equity Algo Trading Platform position at Analytic Recruiting Inc.?
The Quantitative Analyst collaborates with the Head of Electronic Trading to develop equity trading algorithms, transaction cost models, and order routing strategies. This role leads quantitative research initiatives, evaluates trading signals, and manages quantitative analysts while contributing to the creation of white papers.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine equity trading algorithms, transaction cost models, and analytical tools.
- Research and create models for short-term volume/price forecasting, sentiment analysis, execution optimization, performance measurement, and risk attribution.
- Manage quantitative research projects and mentor team members.
- Maintain and enhance existing processes using advanced statistical, machine learning, and quantitative techniques.
- Collaborate with trading, technology, and validation teams to improve products and present findings.
Requirements:
- Strong programming skills: Python, R, SQL, kdb /q.
- Expertise in quantitative modeling and data science for trading algorithms.
- Graduate degree in computational finance, financial engineering, or a STEM field.
- 5 years of experience in US equity quantitative research/trading.
- Familiarity with time-series data platforms (q/KDB )
Keywords: Quant Research, Equity Trading Algorithms, Transaction Cost Analysis, Trading Signals, Model Enhancements, q/KDB , Python
Please send resumes to Jim Geiger jeg@analyticrecruiting.com
Salary : $200,000 - $300,000
