Our client is seeking a Trader to work in their New York office. The position will involve working within the stat-arb trading group that trades Asia from the US. The role will focus on monitoring the strategies, portfolio construction / optimization, trade execution, transaction cost analysis and alpha factor research, broker algorithm evaluation and the development of models and the trading system.
Requirements:
- Strong programming skills ( C++ is very important)
- Be able to work during Japanese equity market hours – from the New York office.
- Experienced in programming with object-oriented (C++, Java)
- Experienced in programming with scripting languages (Perl/Python/Matlab/R)
- Familiar with database and SQL programming
- Proficient with Bloomberg, MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in assessing and determining how to handle queries and issues
- Ability to anticipate problems and effectively follow up
- Must exhibit strong problem solving and communication skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
