Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Trader to join their team in London. The role is primarily focused on researching, developing and operating their European market strategies. For this role you will need to have attention to detail, teamwork and a passion for improvement. Ideally you have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with large data sets in a quantitative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Continued development, optimization and improvement of existing strategies
- Conducting research and quantitative analysis of European markets and market data
- New strategy idea generation, development and integration
- Active operation of strategies in response to market news and movements
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quantitative environment
- Excellent programming skills in some rapid prototyping environment (e.g. MATLAB, R or Python)
- Good programming skills in C++. Any other language is a plus.
- Strong mathematical aptitude, analytical and problem solving skills
- Proven success working with large data sets and developing statistical models
- Excellent knowledge of linear and non-linear regression analysis and neural networks.
- Knowledge of common machine learning frameworks
- Self-motivated and self-directed in personal growth and learning
Education;
- Degree from an accredited university preferably in a science such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field while displaying a strong academic performance.
If you would like to be considered for the position of Junior Trader, or wish to discuss the role further then please leave your details below. Your resume will be held in confidence until you connect with a member of our team
