Job Title: Trader
Job Code: 9019
Skill Category: Global Markets
Division Overview:
- Global Markets Division: Based in Mumbai, the front-office team which works on a team extension model delivers pricing, modelling, and risk management expertise to the Global Markets business.
- Founded as a centre of excellence, the group leads the way in price discovery and portfolio optimization techniques and is integral to the business's aggressive revenue targets.
- The team is playing an integral role in structuring, pricing, risk management, and new idea generation.
Business Overview:
- We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Quant Researcher to join our dynamic and innovative quantitative trading team, focusing on Pan-Asia systematic equity long/short strategies.
- As a Junior Quant Researcher, you'll play an active role in developing and implementing trading strategies while utilizing your strong programming skills.
- The role provides an excellent opportunity to:
- Work closely with seasoned senior quant traders, benefitting from their guidance and mentorship as you create and optimize real trading strategies.
- Work in an entrepreneurial environment that values new ideas, innovation, and, most of all, ownership of problems and solutions.
Position Specifications:
- Experience: 0 - 2 years (Previous internship or work experience in quantitative trading or algorithmic trading is a plus)
- Qualification: Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related disciplines from Tier 1 institutes.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop a high-frequency intraday database for signal extraction.
- Design and build an efficient data processing pipeline for feature generation and strategy simulation.
- Analyse the performance of trading strategies, offering input for ongoing refinement and improvement.
- Collaborate with team members, sharing insights, and contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.
Mind Set:
- A strong desire for efficient coding is a must.
Key Skills:
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and R.
- Proficiency in a Linux environment.
- Familiarity with databases like SQL and KDB.
- Strong knowledge of data structures and object-oriented design principles.
- Passion for financial markets and a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic trading environment.
Personal Qualities:
- Passion for Quantitative Trading.
- Resilience.
- Strong intellectual curiosity and fast learner.
- Hard working and strong work ethics.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team.
