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What you'll do
- Developing systems and algorithms to further develop and improve the automated trading software.
- Writing code and creating systems that can handle complex data and complex processes.
- Designing, testing and implementing new strategies
- Performing data analysis to obtain a better understanding of the market and our own trading performance
- Building various tools to streamline or automate certain processes
- Supporting traders on what can be improved
What they're looking for
- You have a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics or equivalent, with exceptional grades
- Passionate and knowledgeable about mathematical modeling
- You take ownership of your projects and can work independently
- Experience with and a passion for programming (C++ is recommended, Python or other languages can demonstrate coding skills as well).
Nice to have
- C++ is recommended, Python or other languages can demonstrate coding skills as well.
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Full description from employer
Your job
As a Quant Analyst, you are developing systems and algorithms to further develop and improve the automated trading software. You spend a lot of time writing code and creating systems that can handle complex data and complex processes. The work entails a combination of technical and practical aspects to find the best solutions for our trading strategies. The traders are on top of what’s going on in the market and you support them on what can be improved.
Your work requires a combination of analytical and coding skills and you will apply them on a variety of challenges: from designing, testing and implementing new strategies, performing data analysis to obtain a better understanding of the market and our own trading performance, or building various tools to streamline or automate certain processes. A project can take a week, a month or even several months, and sometimes we need more time to make sure we have the best result.
Who are you
You have a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics or equivalent, with exceptional grades*
Passionate and knowledgeable about mathematical modeling
You take ownership of your projects and can work independently
Experience with and a passion for programming (C++ is recommended, Python or other languages can demonstrate coding skills as well). Coding will cover a large part of your day
* Minimum requirements are: (i) attending a top 200 university and (ii) top tier grades such as CH: ≥5.5, UK: ≥70%, NL: ≥8.0, DE: ≤1.6, FR: A, IT: 110L or equivalent. We value a well-rounded approach to talent assessment. While we have baseline expectations for academic performance, we understand that grades alone do not fully capture a candidate's potential or abilities. Therefore, we also welcome applicants who demonstrate exceptional skills, experience, or achievements in other areas that complement or compensate for slightly lower academic grades.
What we offer
Excellent remuneration (including discretionary bonus)
Fun and inspiring work environment
Experienced and knowledgeable colleagues
25 vacation days
Allowance for commuting expenses
Additional benefits: yearly office trip(s), fitness allowance, Friday afternoon drinks, weekly massages, excellent free lunch
Company
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