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Quantitative Research Analyst Trader - Systematic Futures

JW Michaels & Co.
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2025

We are recruiting for a 3 - 5 year Quantitative Research Analyst for a Leading Systematic/HFT Client to join their existing Quantitative & Systematic Trading team. This hire will join one of the most exciting Systematic Global Trading Companies and will leverage the Firm's cutting-edge AI & Systems within their Proprietary Trading Group. This mid-level Quantitative Research hire must come with expertise creating alpha signals and tools within US Cash Treasury & Futures (FI, FX, EQTY, Commodities) markets. This is a Front Office position which requires experience.


As part of this team, you will help design, develop & deploy trading strategies as part of a larger team of 10. Proven expertise expertise in C and Python is required for this highly collaborative role which will interact regularly with the Firm’s technology & trading experts who will ultimately manage the implementation & production processes.


In this role you will:

  • Develop & deploy profitable systematic trading strategies in US Cash Treasury and Futures FI, FX, Equity and Commodities markets -- groupwide
  • Manage their specific trading strategy including design & research
  • Significant work with team in C and Python
  • Collaborate with the team’s technology and trading experts for production implementation
  • Expertise w CME Futures (all asset classes), Cash US Treasuries
  • Experience within High-Frequency to Mid-Frequency (with overnight) trading experience & track-record a MUST


Must Have Qualifications:

  • High-Frequency to Mid-Frequency (with overnight) trading experience & track-record
  • Minimum of 3 yrs active systematic trading experience with full discretion working within a Proprietary Trading, Quantitative/Systematic Trading Fund or Hedge Fund
  • Proven experience with Alpha Signal generation within the Futures or Treasury Market
  • Experience working with a Portfolio Manager (must cite track-record and Sharpe)
  • Strong C and Python programming
  • Comfort working w/ Linux framework with code repository management important
  • Ideal candidate will be very collaborative, motivated with a curious & creative mind
  • Strong communication skills (verbal & written) essential
  • Bachelors in STEM or EE or CS with Advanced Degrees preferred (MS, MSc, MFE, PhD)
  • This is a roll up Team and so, growth is within the portfolio group vs carve out
  • Must be authorized to work in the USA and be full-time, in-office


Our client is fantastic & take care of their people! They offer comprehensive healthcare benefits including health, dental, wellness, 401k and many, many perks.


Must be authorized to work in the US. Please no interns.


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Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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