Junior Quant yst

The Opportunity Hub UK
London
1 year ago
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The Opportunity Hub UK is excited to present a uniqueopportunity for a talented Quant yst with real world tradingexperience to join a leading firm in London. This position offers achance to work within a dynamic environment where innovation meetsquantitative excellence.

Companyoverview:
Our client is a distinguishedplayer in the quantitative trading industry, renowned fordelivering best-in-cl solutions to financial institutions, hedgefunds, and technology organizations. With over 15 years ofexpertise, they are at the forefront of quantitative tradingtechnology and business development, navigating the complexities ofthe electronic trading landscape to achieve strategicobjectives.

Joboverview
We are seeking a sed Junior Quantyst to join the London team. The ideal candidate will bringexperience in quantitative ysis, a deep understanding of financialmarkets, and a pion for leveraging data to drive tradingstrategies. This role involves close collaboration with variousteams to develop and optimise trading models andstrategies.

Here's what you'llbe doing:

  • Developing,implementing, and maintaining quantitative models for tradingstrategies.
  • Conducting rigorous data ysis toidentify market opportunities and risks.
  • Workclosely with senior ysts and portfolio managers to implementdata-driven insights.
  • Contribute to theresearch and development of systematic strategies across multipleet cles..
  • Continuously monitoring and improvingmodel performance.
  • Communicating findings andrecommendations tostakeholders.

Here are the ssyou'll need:

  • Strong ytical andproblem-solving ss with attention todetail.
  • Track record of 6-12 months ofreal-world trading experience.
  • Proficiency inprogramming languages such as Python, R, orMATLAB.
  • Experience with statistical ysis,machine learning, and datamanipulation.
  • Excellent problem-solving ss andattention to detail.
  • Ability to workeffectively in a collaborative, fast-pacedenvironment.
  • Strong communication ss to presentcomplex concepts clearly.

Workpermissions:
You must have the right towork in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available atthis time.

Here are the benefitsof this job:

  • Competitive Salarybased on experience
  • Flexible hybrid workingmodel.
  • Opportunities for professional growthand development.
  • Exposure to cutting-edgetechnology and innovativeprojects.
  • Collaborative and inclusive companyculture.

Careeradvantages:
Pursuing a career as a JuniorQuant yst in the quantitative trading industry offers unparalleledopportunities to work on innovative projects that shape the futureof financial markets. This role provides a platform to apply yourytical ss and creativity to solve complex problems, drive strategicdecision-making, and achieve significant career growth.

Take the next step in your career by joining a firm thatvalues expertise, innovation, and professional development. Applytoday to become a key contributor to the success of this leadingquantitative trading firm.

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