Maven’s Systematic Alpha group is looking for outstanding portfolio managers to join its global expansion. The team deploys methodically researched strategies across futures, options and equities. Our approach to trading is scientific and process driven, with a strong emphasis on a flexible research environment, providing us efficient means to develop, test, and deploy new ideas.
The Role:
An excellent opportunity to research, develop and implement systematic strategies in listed instruments such as futures or FX. Full ownership of the life-cycle of trade/strategy ideas; monitor and manage portfolio risk to optimise risk/reward profile. We also encourage an environment of collaboration with our Quant PMs.
What we’re looking for:
The successful candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of the particular systematic inefficiency they attempt to capture. They'd have been heavily involved in the research of the strategy as well as its implementation, and are able to develop new strategies from idea to implementation.
- 3+ years experience as a PM, or 4-5 years as an assistant PM;
- Realised Sharpe >2.5;
- Display track record of strategy;
- Deep understanding of strategy;
- Strong coding skills;
- Strong researching skills;
- Masters or PHD in scientific subject;
- Experience working with large time series data;
- Excellent programming skills with experience in Python or Julia
Why you should apply:
- Join a highly rewarding, collaborative and highly successful trading firm
- A flexible research environment to develop, test, and deploy new ideas
- A great engineering environment whereby technology is key to our success
- A environment where you’re empowered and supported to achieve your ambitions
- Great friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience as a PM, or 4-5 years as an assistant PM
- Master's or PhD in scientific subject
- Strong coding skills
- Experience working with large time series data
- Realised Sharpe >2.5
What We Do
Maven implements both fundamental and quantitative trading & market making strategies across global financial markets, utilising only the group’s capital. We see ourselves just as much a technology firm as a multi-strat trading firm. We aim to equip our traders with the best tools we can. We channel the advances in computer learning, processing power and network capacity into streamlining and improving all aspects of the trading operation, from front office to settlements. This is paired with meticulous and attentive execution and conservative risk management. If you would like to learn more about working at Maven please visit: https://www.mavensecurities.com/work-at-maven/
