Description
Education Requirements:- Bachelors Degree from a 4-year university
- In a science such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field
- Strong GPA (3.75 or higher)
Required Skills:
- Strong computer skills with the ability to do development in a programming language (e.g. VBA, C++, C#, R)
- Math aptitude, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to do light development in a programming language using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O
- Ability to react calmly and quickly in an electronic trading environment
- Demonstrated interest in trading
- Learns new concepts quickly
- Has demonstrated the ability to use good judgment
- Maintains integrity at all times
- Values teamwork but still can think and work independently
- Will dig in and be self-motivated and self-directed in personal growth and learning
- Can communicate effectively while under pressure
- Can adapt to changing situations with ease
- Capable of maintaining focus with a strong drive for success
- Ability to work on a competitive team
- Mental discipline and ability to solve problems under pressure
- Willing to work either of the the overnight shifts
? Asian market shift (4pm - midnight)
? Euro market shift (Midnight - 9am)
Contact
If you are looking to break into the high-frequency trading industry or transfer from a quant analyst role to a quant trading role, this is the perfect opportunity for you. If you feel that you are a good fit for this position, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience as it relates to this description. Please contact Richard Sponder at Huxley Associates at with questions. If this position is not for you, I would recommend contacting me your resume, as we have numerous other roles we are looking to fill in the sector that could potentially be a fit for your skill set.
To find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com