Volatility Trader (FX) - Systematic Hedge Fund

Our client, a leading multibillion dollar systematic hedge fund is seeking a Volatility Quantitative Trader (FX) to join it’s New York office as part of an exciting and growing team. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact quickly, with an emphasis on taking ownership and working independently.

Responsibilities

• As a Volatility Quantitative Trader you will develop systematic volatility (FX) strategies within a volatility team
• Create/ manipulate large databases
• Optimization of existing tools for screening, execution and backtesting
• Leverage Alternative data in prediction models for spot moves or spot variance

Requirements

• PhD or in the process of obtaining one from a top university in a STEM subject
• 1-5 years of experience in L/S or Vol (FX) strategies
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong mathematical background (Statistical, Fundamental Maths, Machine learning)
• Entrepreneurial, intellectually curious, desire to continuously learn.
• An interest in applying mathematical and statistical techniques to solve real-world financial problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Python