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Senior Quantitative Analyst, Algorithmic Trading - Remote
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client, a cutting-edge financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their elite, fully remote algorithmic trading team. This critical role involves the research, development, and implementation of sophisticated quantitative models and trading strategies across various financial markets. You will leverage your expertise in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and finance to design, backtest, and deploy profitable trading algorithms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of market microstructure, statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and financial econometrics. Your responsibilities will include identifying trading opportunities, developing predictive models, optimizing execution strategies, and managing the risk associated with algorithmic trading. Collaboration with traders, developers, and other quantitative analysts is essential, requiring excellent communication skills to articulate complex ideas effectively. As a remote professional, you will demonstrate exceptional self-discipline, analytical rigor, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, results-driven environment. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to a leading trading firm from your home office, impacting strategies for transactions related to the vibrant financial sector in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**, and globally. You will be expected to possess a strong programming proficiency in languages such as Python, C++, or R, and experience with large datasets and high-frequency trading systems. A passion for innovation and a relentless pursuit of quantitative insights are crucial for success in this demanding role. The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines is paramount. We are looking for a true thought leader in quantitative finance who can push the boundaries of algorithmic trading.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and develop quantitative trading strategies and algorithms.
- Build and validate statistical and machine learning models for financial markets.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities and market inefficiencies.
- Optimize trading execution and risk management protocols.
- Collaborate with traders and developers to implement and deploy strategies.
- Conduct rigorous backtesting and performance analysis of algorithms.
- Stay abreast of academic research and industry trends in quantitative finance.
- Contribute to the development of the firm's trading infrastructure.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts to stakeholders.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related financial engineering role.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful trading strategies.
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, R, or similar languages.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and econometrics.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading - Remote
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client, a prestigious institution within the Banking & Finance sector, is seeking a highly analytical and quantitative Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their sophisticated trading desk. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from your preferred location. You will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and refining quantitative models and algorithms for trading strategies, risk management, and portfolio optimization. Your expertise will be crucial in analyzing market data, identifying trading opportunities, and enhancing trading performance. Responsibilities include designing and backtesting trading algorithms, developing statistical models for price prediction and risk assessment, performing extensive data analysis on historical and real-time market data, collaborating with traders and portfolio managers to understand market dynamics and implement quantitative insights, and documenting methodologies and results comprehensively. You will also stay abreast of the latest quantitative finance research and technological advancements. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, ideally within algorithmic trading or a related financial domain. Strong programming skills in languages like Python, C++, or R, and experience with financial libraries and databases are essential. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex mathematical and statistical models is required. Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading strategies is highly valued. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are crucial. The ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences is paramount for success in this remote role. A proactive and self-motivated approach to research and problem-solving is expected.
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