Our client, a highly profitable quantitative trading firm, is looking for a budding smart, enthusiastic quantitative trader with a Computer Science background to join their growing team; Providing an opportunity to gain hands-on market exposure through trading; Excellent remuneration and growth potential

Responsibilities and Requirements:
– Responsible for coding (C#  and C++) and Matlab to implement strategies
– Backtest strategies and assist the portfolio manager to improve current strategies (knowledge of time series modeling in the high frequency space and large databases will help)
– Make timely and accurate trading decisions based on research data and optimize performance
– Be involved in some work involving trading desk support and some middle to back office functions
– Shift duty on a roster basis

Requirements:
– MS or PhD in computer science is a must
– Coding skills mandatory (C# and some C++)
– Proven analytical and quantitative skills
– Graduated from a top school
– At least 2-3+ years of relevant experience in an international broker or in the buy side
– Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
– Trading experience is preferred but not required

Local candidates or candidates that do not require visa sponsorship (IANG visa) highly preferred