JW Michaels & Co. ยท 4 weeks ago
Jr Quant Researcher - Trading Desk
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expJW Michaels & Co. is representing a top tier global hedge fund seeking to add a junior quantitative researcher to their Systematic Vol trading team. The role involves working with key stakeholders to optimize and productionize trading strategies while collaborating with Quant Developers on various trading tools and projects.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Kate Quinn
Responsibilities
Work with Quant Developers to develop trading tools in Python
Improve data, alpha signals, portfolio construction, execution & risk
Back-test strategies and monitor trading & execution risk
Work with key stakeholders to productionize new strategies & trading ideas
Work to continuously optimize, test, debug and enhance all aspects of the portfolio & its outputs and P&L
Work on ad hoc projects as requested
Qualification
Required
Expert level Python with experience with SQL & KDB
Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skill sets
2+ years working within EQD
Experience using ML to build statistical models to build out platform
Openness to work with key stakeholders ie, Engineers & Developers to productionize updates to strategies
Preferred
STEM or CS/EE Degree from top university -- advanced degrees a plus
Company
JW Michaels & Co.
JW Michaels & Co. is a staffing and recruiting company offering management and law staffing solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Justin Mandel
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Recent News
2025-01-22
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