Quantitative Trading Strategist Lead

Berkeley, CAFull-TimeLeadOther

Skills

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Responsibilities

  • Lead a small team of high-caliber Quantitative Trading Strategists and Data Scientists
  • Measure and improve algorithmic execution quality across asset classes
  • Conduct high quality research across a variety of market related topics and asset classes. Create relevant reports and present findings across teams
  • Write high-quality production level code. Design and develop new packages, data pipelines and production trading applications
  • Collaborate with trading and RnD team members to improve our trading strategies
  • Provide domain expertise in market microstructure across asset classes to other members of trading and RnD
  • Manage relationships with external brokers and trading partners

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a quantitative trading environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or quantitative discipline
  • Management experience is not required
  • Highly capable in python, R, and SQL; with the ability to write production level code and develop across teams
  • Proficient in basic statistics with an ability to apply valid statistical methods to judge outcomes from real-world data
  • Comprehensive understanding of market micro-structure and a passion for markets
  • Ability to effectively communicate across teams and present research findings in a clear and concise manner

Job Summary

CompanyVoleon
LocationBerkeley, CA
TypeFull-Time
LevelLead
DomainOther