Squarepoint Capital is hiring a
Desk Quant Analyst

Summary

Join our team as a Desk Quant Analyst and work in close collaboration with experienced Quantitative Researchers and Traders to understand the constantly evolving needs of the trading desks. You will maintain and upgrade codebases, manage large datasets, perform live monitoring of trading activities, and have opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subject
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python)
• Great attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions
• Ability to work well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade the codebase and configuration of strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework
• Manage large datasets used in both research and production environments
• Perform live as well as historical monitoring of trading activities. For instance, do some post-trade analysis or production reconciliation
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies
• Work on various longer-term projects required for expanding our systematic trading activities and ensuring their robustness

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Q/KDB+
• Knowledge of Linux and Bash
• Advanced quantitative skills