As a Quant Researcher you will work collaboratively with traders and software developers to tackle problems fundamental pricing, algorithm design and signal generation. We will teach you the skills to develop expertise in doing quantitative research for options market making in equities, commodities and fixed income.You will complete our Global Quant Graduate training where you learn about financial markets, our platform and specific quant research field for OMM, apply your academic research abilities and learn how to perform research on real-world data of varied volume and sampling frequency across a variety of domains.
Responsibilities:
- Design, evaluate and continuously improve our automated trading algorithms
- Build quantitative pricing models, for example American Option Pricing and Volatility Modelling
- Research and analyse trading data to find and test trading opportunities
What we are looking for:
- Academic degree in applied mathematics, statistics, engineering or physics (Bachelors, Masters or PhD)
- Relevant programming experience in at least one language (Python, C++, C#)
- The ability to solve new and unfamiliar problems quickly and creatively
- Good communication skills, being able to present the results of a research clearly
- Proactive interest in improving existing trading strategies and identifying new opportunities
- Candidates motivated for quantitative research/financial services/trading and with knowledge of financial markets
What we offer:
- Direct exposure to and training from expert quants and traders
- Informal, friendly and highly rewarding culture with a relaxed dress code and frequent social events
- Fast growing global firm where your work will have a significant impact
- Extensive support network during your training programme
- Collaborative office space including free breakfast and lunch, games area, wellness suite including gym and contemplation room.
Please note, this position is aimed at those who have fewer than 3 years professional work experience - if you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact [email protected]
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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/
