142 Trading Strategies jobs in Kenya
Senior Quantitative Analyst, Algorithmic Trading Strategies
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, backtest, and implement quantitative trading strategies and algorithms.
- Conduct rigorous statistical analysis of market data to identify trading opportunities and patterns.
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines for market data collection and processing.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine strategies and provide analytical support.
- Monitor the performance of trading algorithms and systems, identifying areas for optimization.
- Research and explore new quantitative techniques, machine learning models, and data sources.
- Ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of all quantitative models and code.
- Contribute to the team's knowledge base and mentor junior quantitative analysts.
- Adhere to all compliance and risk management policies.
- Effectively communicate complex quantitative concepts and results to both technical and non-technical audiences in a remote setting.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related financial modeling role.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or R.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, trading mechanics, and statistical modeling techniques.
- Experience with large datasets and database management (e.g., SQL).
- Proven ability to develop and implement complex algorithms.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in a remote environment.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques is a plus.
Lead Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading Strategies
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across equity, fixed income, FX, and derivatives markets.
- Design and implement statistical and machine learning models to identify trading opportunities and manage risk.
- Conduct rigorous backtesting and performance analysis of trading algorithms, ensuring robustness and statistical significance.
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to understand market dynamics and trading objectives.
- Lead a team of quantitative analysts, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and project management.
- Optimize trading strategies for execution efficiency and minimal market impact.
- Monitor live trading performance, identify issues, and implement timely solutions.
- Research and explore new data sources and analytical techniques to enhance trading strategies.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data used in analysis and model development.
- Contribute to the development of proprietary trading platforms and tools.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and their impact on quantitative trading.
- Manage the full lifecycle of quantitative trading strategies, from conception to production.
- Develop and maintain documentation for all models and strategies.
- Drive innovation in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics. A minimum of 7 years of experience in quantitative finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role, is required. Exceptional programming skills in Python, C++, or R, along with experience in data analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas) and machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), are essential. A strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and econometric modeling is crucial. Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed computing is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary to excel in this challenging remote role. If you are a brilliant quant professional ready to lead groundbreaking initiatives in algorithmic trading, we encourage you to apply.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading Strategies
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies and algorithms.
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of financial market data.
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to optimize trading performance.
- Perform rigorous backtesting and performance evaluation of strategies.
- Monitor live trading systems and identify areas for improvement.
- Research new data sources and analytical methodologies.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages like Python or C++.
- Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in quantitative finance.
- Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital in quantitative research.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related field within the financial industry.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful trading strategies.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, R) and related libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).
- Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex projects in a remote setting.
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex quantitative concepts.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading Strategies
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and implement quantitative trading strategies.
- Develop and backtest complex mathematical and statistical models for financial markets.
- Analyze large datasets to identify market inefficiencies and trading opportunities.
- Build and optimize execution algorithms for low-latency trading.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine strategy parameters and risk management.
- Monitor the performance of live trading strategies and conduct in-depth analysis.
- Develop and maintain tools for data analysis, strategy simulation, and performance reporting.
- Stay current with academic research and industry advancements in quantitative finance and machine learning.
- Work independently and effectively manage projects in a remote work environment.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related financial engineering role.
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or C++, with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy).
- Proficiency in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading mechanics.
- Proven experience in developing and deploying profitable quantitative trading strategies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate strong self-discipline in a remote setting.
Senior Quantitative Financial Analyst - Algorithmic Trading Strategies
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes.
- Design and implement sophisticated statistical and machine learning models for market prediction and signal generation.
- Conduct in-depth research into market microstructure and optimal execution algorithms.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities and risks.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine strategy objectives and performance.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of live trading strategies, making necessary adjustments.
- Work closely with software engineers to ensure efficient and robust implementation of trading systems.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in quantitative finance, data science, and algorithmic trading.
- Document research findings, model methodologies, and trading system designs thoroughly.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the quantitative team.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Financial Engineering.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related role within the financial industry.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing profitable trading strategies.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).
- Deep understanding of statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning algorithms.
- Excellent knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a remote, global team.
Remote Senior Quantitative Analyst - Algorithmic Trading Strategies
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement quantitative trading strategies across multiple asset classes (equities, futures, FX, options).
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and back-testing of trading models using historical and real-time market data.
- Identify and quantify market inefficiencies and opportunities for alpha generation.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to understand market dynamics and implement effective trading solutions.
- Develop and maintain high-quality, production-ready code for trading strategy execution.
- Monitor the performance of deployed strategies, identifying and addressing any deviations or performance degradation.
- Research and apply cutting-edge quantitative techniques and machine learning algorithms to enhance strategy performance.
- Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and inform strategy development.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in quantitative finance.
- Document methodologies, strategies, and findings thoroughly.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Financial Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related role within the financial services industry.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or R, with experience in data manipulation and scientific computing libraries.
- Proficiency in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading mechanisms.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and distributed computing environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Trading Strategies
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and backtest quantitative trading models for equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
- Conduct rigorous statistical analysis of market data to uncover patterns and correlations.
- Implement and optimize trading algorithms using programming languages such as Python, R, or C++.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to translate research findings into actionable trading strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of live trading strategies, making necessary adjustments.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantitative finance, machine learning, and algorithmic trading.
- Contribute to the design and improvement of our data infrastructure and analytical tools.
- Present research findings and strategy performance to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Physics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or a related role in the financial industry.
- Strong programming skills in Python or C++, with experience in data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
- Proficiency in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics.
- Experience with large datasets and database management.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a remote, distributed team.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.
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Director of Quantitative Trading Strategies
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the research, development, and implementation of quantitative trading strategies.
- Design and build sophisticated mathematical models for alpha generation and risk management.
- Conduct rigorous backtesting and statistical analysis of trading strategies.
- Oversee the execution of algorithmic trading strategies and monitor performance.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of quantitative analysts and traders.
- Collaborate with technology teams to ensure the efficiency and scalability of trading infrastructure.
- Analyze market data, identify trends, and develop new trading opportunities.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantitative finance, machine learning, and financial markets.
- Prepare reports and presentations on strategy performance and market insights.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in quantitative trading, portfolio management, or algorithmic strategy development.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and deploying profitable trading strategies.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, machine learning, and data mining.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and R.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and risk management.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, and fully remote work environment.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and distributed computing is a plus.
- Deep understanding of financial modeling and valuation techniques.
Our client is dedicated to excellence in financial markets.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Remote Trading Strategies
Posted 1 day ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, backtest, and implement quantitative trading strategies for various asset classes.
- Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and time-series modeling of market data.
- Utilize machine learning techniques to identify predictive signals and patterns.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to refine and optimize trading strategies.
- Perform rigorous performance analysis and attribution of trading strategies.
- Research and evaluate new quantitative methodologies and data sources.
- Develop and maintain efficient and robust trading code.
- Manage and analyze large datasets related to market activity.
- Communicate research findings and strategy proposals clearly to team members.
- Stay current with advancements in quantitative finance and technology.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Economics.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, or related research roles.
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, C++, or similar languages.
- Proven experience in developing and deploying quantitative trading models.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and machine learning algorithms.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and database technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Lead Quantitative Analyst - Remote Trading Strategies
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