What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Researcher position at NJF Global Holdings Ltd?
Quantitative Researcher - High Frequency Trading (HFT) - Options / Futures - NYC or Chicago
Our client is an esteemed market maker with offices across the globe, however, they are yet to open their doors in NYC - until now!
This systematic trading firm is looking for both experienced Researchers & Developers to join the HFT team, responsible for designing, improving and executing trading strategies using machine learning. You will focus on alpha & signal research, improving those ML models, and refining algorithms.
Experience Required:
- Proven success with profitable trading strategies (ideally within a prop trading firm)
- Strong programming skills in C in a Linux environment
- Working knowledge of forecasting and data mining techniques, such as linear and non-linear regression analysis, neural networks or support vector machines
- Proven success working with large data sets and developing statistical models
- Fascinated and interested in advancing ML within the trading community
- Possess strong familiarity with Python, R or MATLAB along with development skills to support research efforts
- Masters or PhD in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics (or related subject) from a leading university.
The base salary range for this role is up to $350,000. The base salary range does not include any other form of compensation, such as any bonus amounts, or any benefits. Factors that may impact the agreed upon base salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other factors.
Salary : $200,000 - $350,000
