Job Title: Quantitative Trader & Researcher
Job Overview: Aakraya Research is a leading algorithmic trading firm specializing in High Frequency Trading with an in-house multi-asset execution system for equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives. Looking for a highly skilled and ambitious Quantitative Trader to join our dynamic team, The successful candidate will have a proven track record in quantitative trading ( HFT , exceptional analytical abilities, and a sharp mind)
What are we looking for: Quantitative Researcher- HFT- Trader
We are looking for a quantitative researcher with deep knowledge in research and special interest in high frequency trading, market making and options. The objective is to work directly with our team of traders and engineers, for the development of management systems. Localization, monitoring and execution will be part of your duties. The ideal candidate would be passionate about algorithmic trading, specialist in alpha generation. With knowledge in algorithmic trading based on Quants, Machine Learning, with predictive and risk management capabilities to implement high frequency and low latency systems, HFT, Market Making, arbitrage systems.
Responsibilities:
● Design, develop and help implement high-frequency commercial algorithms.
● In-depth knowledge of Alpha Signal analysis and signal generation.
● Analysis and design of improvements in the execution of current signals.
● Code development, advanced simulation systems and tick-by-tick back testing.
● Analyze performance management by improving risk, quantification.
● Interact directly with the business or provide support to the commercial, development and operational teams, supervising to implement changes, technological improvements and solve incidents or problems.
● Monitoring and follow-up of execution.
● Participate in product quality control.
● Collaborate with other teams, including; strategy reviews, code and common programming advice.
Requirements:
● Academic or post graduate quantitative training; Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science.
● Basic experience in C++ or Python.
● An analytical and problem-solving mindset.
● Ability to work independently, but in a collaborative team environment.
● Deep curiosity about financial trading and the digital blockchain ecosystem.
● Entrepreneurial mindset, persistent and disciplined with a high degree of motivation and involvement.
● High level of English, fluent oral and written communication.
Experience:
● More than 2-3 years of experience as an Alpha analyst, signal generation, statistical modeling, in high frequency trading companies, is essential: banking, funds, management companies.
● Experience in Machine Learning, Data Mining, Big data, Neural Networks, artificial intelligence, algorithms, numerical analysis or stochastic calculus is essential.
● Experience in collaborating in the development of financial algorithms, with predictive analytics and risk control, is desirable.
● Experience in financial product analytics; Algorithmic, High Frequency Trading, Derivatives Trading, Options trading. Evaluation criteria:
● Provide figures, documents, analyses or studies.
● Trading history developed with your analytics.
● Examples of returns, with maximum drawdown.
● Maximum volume of capital managed (only in the case of having managed with your analytics).
● Performance and risk management evaluation of your trading skills or strategies.
● Have worked in companies in the financial sector, in high-frequency systems and market creation.
Apply now and join our team in shaping the future of quantitative trading. The hiring process involves a thorough assessment of your trading track record, quantitative skills, and ability to contribute to their dynamic team