At a Glance
- Tasks: Research and optimise high-frequency trading strategies using cutting-edge technology.
- Company: Join a leading firm in quantitative finance with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute your own strategy ideas.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in trading while developing your analytical and programming skills.
- Qualifications: PhD in a quantitative field with a strong academic and research background.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
The group researches, defines, and optimizes high-frequency trading strategies that leverage cutting-edge technology to improve speed and market access to improve their trades.
Working closely with an experienced Quant Strategist, you can utilize your quantitative, research, analytical, and programming skills to gather, house, and analyze data to help optimize existing models.
As your experience grows, you will be expected to contribute your own strategy ideas.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about multiple asset classes and high-frequency trading whilst leveraging your current computational skills.
Responsibilities:- Designing and developing systems built in C++ or Java Utilizing quantitative, research, analytical, and programming skills to gather, house and analyze data Contributing strategy ideas as experience grows Learning about multiple asset classes and high-frequency trading
Qualifications: Candidates for this opportunity will have a Ph D from a top tier University in Computer Science or other quantitative field such as Signal Processing, Data Mining, Mathematics, Operations Research etc..
In addition to a stellar academic record, you will have a track record of professional quantitative or technology achievements.
Ideally, you will have some research experience either in academia or in a research lab.
Experience in the financial markets is a plus but not mandatory.
A process-driven approach to problem-solving.
Intellectual curiosity in quantitative finance.
Compensation: £ Base + benefits
Entry Level Researcher employer: Eka Finance
As a leading player in the financial technology sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in London, where innovation meets collaboration. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, providing employees with access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, as well as opportunities to work alongside industry experts. With competitive compensation and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to impactful quantitative research and trading solutions.
