Alphataraxia Management LP · 1 month ago
Investment Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $110K/yrAlphataraxia Management (ATX) is a fast-growing quantitative investment management group specializing in wholesale electricity markets. They are hiring an Investment Engineer to build proprietary systems that support trading operations and investment strategies, focusing on creating high-powered models and analysis tools.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build forecasting and analysis tooling that directly support our investment strategies, focusing on capturing the firm’s unique understanding of the markets through software
Develop expertise in energy markets by working closely with our investment teams, learning market fundamentals, and understanding how our tools drive decision-making in volatile electricity markets
Collaborate with investment analysts to understand market analysis workflows, translate desired outcomes into intuitive software solutions, and gather feedback for continuous improvement
Own the product lifecycle for forecasting and analysis tools, including scoping outcomes, product design, implementation, testing, and ongoing enhancement based on user feedback
Debug and troubleshoot issues with focus on root cause analysis and building robust solutions that prevent future problems
Lead product discovery conversations with stakeholders to identify opportunities for new tools that drive measurable impact in our market analysis and investment performance
Qualification
Required
At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field; study of the electricity grid preferred
Advanced skills in at least one programming language, ideally Python
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure and deliver work effectively
Comfort working both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Eagerness to learn about energy markets
Excellent communication skills: able to write clearly, listen actively, and tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences
High level of ownership, resilience, and adaptability in the face of challenges
An ability to work in person on a hybrid schedule (three days per week in-office) in our DC office
Benefits
20 paid vacation days + 7 paid federal holidays
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance (including HSA option) with no monthly premiums for best-in-class platinum individual plan
401k match -- 100% company matching on the first 4% of deferrals with immediate vesting
Annual firmwide weeklong summit
Fully remote work option for the month of July and between Thanksgiving and New Years
Casual environment (informal attire)
Snacks and unlimited coffee in the office
Firm-sponsored social events including happy hours, lunches, book club, and more!
Company
Alphataraxia Management LP
Alphataraxia is an energy-focused quantitative investment management group with offices outside of Washington, DC and Newport Beach, CA.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase