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Quantitative Researcher

Posted: 4 hours ago

Job Description

Quantitative ResearcherTitle: Quantitative ResearcherCompany: Proprietary HFTLocation: CambridgeCompensation: Up to £300,000Company:A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a demonstrable background of iterating rapidly on complex mathematical experiments.It is important that you have been involved in fast-paced research projects involving rapid iteration, as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production brand new models, often from scratch.Role:You will build upon existing models as well as design new trading algorithms to increase profitabilityWork closely with a close-knit team of Traders, Engineers and Computer ScientistsThis is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will have a very high-impact position in the team, and will be financially rewarded proportionally to your successAbout you:Highly numerateExperience with Neural NetworksStrong C++ (must)Experience with PythonWork well to tight deadlinesTop gradesExperience managing experiments/mathematical or statistical research involving rapid iteration.Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with max@platform-recruitment.com to learn more.

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