Systematic Tactical Trader

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Systematic Tactical Trader to join our trading desk. The ideal candidate will leverage quantitative and systematic methods to develop, execute, and optimize short-term, intraday, and tactical trading strategies.

This role requires a strong analytical mindset, programming proficiency, and the ability to identify and act on short-term market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and execute systematic and tactical trading strategies focused on short-term market opportunities.
  • Backtest and optimize strategies using historical and real-time data.
  • Work with large datasets to identify trading signals and improve existing models.
  • Monitor trade execution using algorithms and ensure optimal performance in live markets.
  • Collaborate with quant researchers, traders, and developers to refine trading systems.
  • Conduct research on market microstructure, short-term price behavior, and signal generation.
  • Manage risk effectively to achieve profitability within defined parameters.

Required Skills & Experience

  1. Quantitative & Analytical Skills
    • Strong understanding of mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.
    • Experience in building and backtesting systematic strategies.
  2. Technical Skills
    • Proficiency in Python, C++, R, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
    • Familiarity with SQL for data handling.
    • Experience with backtesting frameworks, trading platforms, or execution algorithms.
  3. Trading Knowledge
    • Prior experience in algorithmic, intraday, or systematic trading.
    • Strong understanding of financial instruments: equities, futures, options, FX, etc.
    • Knowledge of market microstructure and trade execution strategies.
  4. Behavioral Skills
    • High attention to detail and ability to make decisions in fast-moving markets.
    • Problem-solving mindset with strong adaptability.

Requirements

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Systematic Tactical Trader to join our trading desk. The ideal candidate will leverage quantitative and systematic methods to develop, execute, and optimize short-term, intraday, and tactical trading strategies.

This role requires a strong analytical mindset, programming proficiency, and the ability to identify and act on short-term market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and execute systematic and tactical trading strategies focused on short-term market opportunities.
  • Backtest and optimize strategies using historical and real-time data.
  • Work with large datasets to identify trading signals and improve existing models.
  • Monitor trade execution using algorithms and ensure optimal performance in live markets.
  • Collaborate with quant researchers, traders, and developers to refine trading systems.
  • Conduct research on market microstructure, short-term price behavior, and signal generation.
  • Manage risk effectively to achieve profitability within defined parameters.

Required Skills & Experience

  1. Quantitative & Analytical Skills
    • Strong understanding of mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.
    • Experience in building and backtesting systematic strategies.
  2. Technical Skills
    • Proficiency in Python, C++, R, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
    • Familiarity with SQL for data handling.
    • Experience with backtesting frameworks, trading platforms, or execution algorithms.
  3. Trading Knowledge
    • Prior experience in algorithmic, intraday, or systematic trading.
    • Strong understanding of financial instruments: equities, futures, options, FX, etc.
    • Knowledge of market microstructure and trade execution strategies.
  4. Behavioral Skills
    • High attention to detail and ability to make decisions in fast-moving markets.
    • Problem-solving mindset with strong adaptability.
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