Head of Machine Learning - DTG Capital Markets

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Location: London, England, United Kingdom

We are in search of a Head of Machine Learning: part strategist, part scientist, part conjurer of algorithms. This is no ordinary position; it requires both the sobriety of a statistician and the audacity of an inventor. Your canvas will be the markets; your medium, mathematics; your brushstrokes, machine learning models of improbable sophistication. The individual we seek must not only keep pace with the hum of the trading floor, but also pause, think, and produce ideas of devastating originality. If your natural mode is to oscillate between feverish curiosity and ruthless practicality, we may be kindred spirits.

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• Define our machine learning strategy with a steady hand and a sharp eye, charting a course through data’s uncharted seas.
  
• Assemble a team of researchers and engineers who thrive on challenge and unique datasets.
  
• Build predictive models that impose order upon markets, with scepticism to distrust them at every turn.
  
• Oversee the creation of robust, scalable infrastructure for data and models.
  
• Translate model outcomes into measurable P&L.
  
• Lead with proven experience in machine learning or quantitative trading, balancing discovery with productionisation.
  
• Adept in statistical inference, predictive modelling, and potentially reinforcement learning.
  
• Seasoned in market microstructure and macro trends.
  
• Communicate complex ideas clearly to non-specialists.
  
• Bonus: PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field; track record of translating data into trading advantages.
  
• Familiarity with high-performance computing, GPUs, or numerical methods.
  
• Interest in alternative datasets and novel features.
  

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• Strong leadership experience in machine learning or quantitative trading.
  
• Proven ability to deliver production-ready ML systems and drive impact on trading performance.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
  

A handsome remuneration package, colleagues who value sharp thinking and skepticism, and work that challenges your intellect and ambition.