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
