Quantitative Researcher
About The Company:
AlphaGrep is a quantitative trading firm focused on algorithmic trading in asset classes across the globe. We cover the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research.
We are one of the largest firms by trading volume on Indian exchanges and have significant market share on several large global exchanges as well. We use a disciplined and systematic quantitative approach to identify factors that consistently generate alpha. These factors are then coupled with our proprietary ultra-low latency trading systems and robust risk management to develop trading strategies across asset classes (equities, commodities, currencies, fixed income) that trade on global exchanges.
We are currently seeking a Quantitative Researcher for our office in Paris, who will be part of our trading group.
Responsibilities:
- Your core objective is to deliver high quality systematic trading strategies in multiple asset classes
- Design and implement systematic trading strategies within the global execution platform.
- Monitoring of the trading platform, strategies performance and relevant risk metrics.
- Develop and implement appropriate tools to monitor the book and strategies performance
- You will be in the heart of trading, involved from the signal generation to the execution and live monitoring.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in applied mathematics and statistics or quantitative finance, and/or data science
- 2+ years of experience
- Coding skills in at least one leading programming language (C#, Python)
- Intellectually curious, interested in solving complex problems, and solution oriented thinker
- Strong capacity to multi-task in a high standard environment
- Experience in a front office desk or hedge fund as quant researcher or quant trader
- Experience in building and delivering systematic strategies in Equities, Futures, options is highly appreciated
Why You Should Join Us :
- Great People. We’re curious engineers, mathematicians, statisticians and like to have fun while achieving our goals
- Transparent Structure. Our employees know that we value their ideas and contributions
- Relaxed Environment. We have a flat organizational structure with frequent activities for all employees such as yearly offsites, happy hours, corporate sports teams, etc.
- Health & Wellness Programs. We believe that a balanced employee is more productive. A stocked kitchen, gym membership and generous vacation package are just some of the perks that we offer our employees
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What We Do
Founded in 2010, AlphaGrep is a quantitative trading and investment firm. We research and develop algorithmic trading strategies using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques, and trade them across all asset classes on over 30 exchanges globally. AlphaGrep comprises leading global market makers and is amongst the top market participants by volume on several exchanges and products. Coding, mathematics and statistics are at the core of everything we do. We analyze petabytes of financial market data to scout for minute inefficiencies that we then try to capture using our ultra-low latency trading systems and robust risk management. With the belief that value is created through innovation and not through imitation, we dare to face the uncertainty and ambiguity of exploring new frontiers. Join Us! Visit our careers page: https://www.alpha-grep.com/career/ Work collaboratively in a fast-paced and intense environment at AlphaGrep. We offer top-of-the-line compensation and perks including medical insurance, well-stocked cafeterias, gym and sports memberships, monthly office dinners, team outings, offsites, and a lot more! We cultivate a meritocratic, challenging and collaborative environment for our teams to always remain engaged and driven. At AlphaGrep, we don’t believe in tiring you with choosing an office outfit or a particular time to show up. We are always hiring folks who come with an ownership mindset and are keen on learning!
