Remote Quantitative Trading Strategist Lead

Summary

The job is for a Quantitative Trading Strategist Lead at Voleon, a technology company that applies machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. The role involves leading a team to improve the implementation of systematic trading strategies and requires 5+ years of experience in a quantitative trading environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative trading environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or quantitative discipline
• Highly capable in python, R, and SQL; with the ability to write production level code and develop across teams
• Proficient in basic statistics with an ability to apply valid statistical methods to judge outcomes from real-world data
• Comprehensive understanding of market micro-structure and a passion for markets
• Ability to effectively communicate across teams and present research findings in a clear and concise manner

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of high-caliber Quantitative Trading Strategists and Data Scientists
• Measure and improve algorithmic execution quality across asset classes
• Conduct high-quality research across a variety of market related topics and asset classes. Create relevant reports and present findings across teams
• Write high-quality production level code. Design and develop new packages, data pipelines and production trading applications
• Collaborate with trading and RnD team members to improve our trading strategies
• Provide domain expertise in market microstructure across asset classes to other members of trading and RnD
• Manage relationships with external brokers and trading partners

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Technology talks by our experts
• A beautiful modern office
• Daily catered lunches
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 20 days of paid time off
• 9 sick days
• A 401(k) plan with a company match