Quantitative Trader

Senior Quantitative Trader/Portfolio Manager – Desk Head – Leading HFT/prop trading firm – Singapore

Anson McCade are working with a leading proprietary trading firm which is active in systematic strategies across all major markets globally. Their teams trade all horizons from ultra-low latency (4+ Sharpe) market making/taking through to more scalable models (2+ Sharpe), and are provided all technology/data, developer support and capital to trade as independently as possible, in return for a formulaic payout based on PnL.

The firm is looking to hire a Senior Quantitative Trader or Portfolio Manager with systematic strategies ranging from HFT (sub-second holding) through to intraday and multi-day horizons, and can facilitate team or solo moves.

The role:

• Build a new desk where you will use the firm's infrastructure and resources to manage your own models end-to-end.
• Work with the Head of Trading and Managing Directors to expand the trading universe, optimise performance where possible and reduce drawdowns.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years track record from managing your own book as a Quant Trader.
• Coding proficiency in Python, C++ experience also preferred.
• An advanced degree in a STEM field, including Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science or Physics.