RELATIVE VALUE TRADER

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This is a REMOTE Opportunity

Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain and run automated trading strategies
• Apply technology and quantitative skills to execute and support automated trading daily
• Build and maintain trading models and parameters
• Understand well the connection between models and execution tools
• Make real-time trading decisions using both quantitative and fundamental data
• Use data analysis tools to identify and respond to unique market opportunities
• Design and describe how to improve trading tools so developers can improve on trading strategies
• Adhere to risk and capital usage limits
• Coordinate daily trading activities, including operations, interruptions, budget, and costs, among others
• Mentor, manage or train junior traders to complete projects and learn all facets of trading
Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in a risk-taking role
• Bachelor’s, Masters or Ph.D. degree in any scientific field or Finance
• Strong understanding of statistical approaches and predictive modeling techniques (including regression analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, SVD, etc.), their underlying assumptions, limitations, and the proper use for each methodology
• Exceptional knowledge of financial products and trading methodology
• Natural market insight
• Passion for the markets and a strong desire to seize investment opportunities
• A calculated risk-taker with demonstrated experience monetizing opportunities in financial markets
• Proven risk management skills and ability to manage trading within a given set of risk parameters
• Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
• Strong work ethic, compliance, and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Deep understanding and appreciation of the regulatory environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven profitability track record trading across multiple asset classes is a major plus