Job Description
As a Quantitative Researcher at Kronos, you will work closely with other world-class talent on improving our advanced high-frequency trading algorithms and prediction models. You will leverage cutting-edge technology and research to solve complex real-world problems in a fast-paced environment. We have a flat organizational structure that is extremely merit-based where top-performers are rewarded accordingly.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deploy high-frequency trading algorithms in an active, live trading environment
- Explore trading ideas by monitoring trading systems and analyzing market data, market microstructure, and trading results for patterns
- Conduct research and statistical analysis to refine and optimize trading signals for different markets
- Maintain and improve upon existing simulation and research pipelines for accuracy and time to market
- Work closely with other researchers and software engineers to drive innovation across the firm
Qualifications
- Advanced training (Bachelor, Masters, Ph.D.) from a top school in Computer Science, Math, Stats, Physics, Financial Engineering, Economics, or another highly quantitative field
- Background working in a data-driven research environment
- Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficient in Python and have the ability to quickly learn C++
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics
- Proficiency in C++ in a Linux environment
