Quantitative Trading Team Lead
Leads trading supervisors and junior traders across systematic trading desks, overseeing live trading operations, process and technology improvements, and strategic initiatives. Requires at least five years of systematic trading operations experience, leadership experience, Python expertise, and a scientific bachelor's degree.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a team of junior traders, grooming them into high-caliber contributors.
- Serve as a point of escalation for system or process failures.
- Design processes and technology, then coordinate implementation.
- Develop market microstructure expertise across regions and asset classes.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers on production trading operations.
- Interface with external brokers or counterparties.
- Lead strategic projects as appropriate.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in systematic trading operations and a passion for markets.
- Leadership experience.
- A process-oriented approach to trading and zero tolerance for errors.
- Technical background in Python, capable of designing production technology.
- Demonstrable clarity of thought and high-quality communication.
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Technology talks by company experts.
- Modern office.
- Daily catered lunches.
Skills
Python, Systematic Trading, Trading Operations, Market Microstructure, Production Technology, Project Planning, Backlog Coordination, Listed Assets, Otc Assets
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