Junior Quantitative Researcher
Posted 17 days ago
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Join a London-based proprietary trading firm that combines machine learning and algorithmic strategies to trade futures across major exchanges. You will develop statistical models, generate new trading ideas, analyse tick-level data for execution improvements, and code and productionise trading strategies. The role involves overseeing production strategies within a small, collaborative team and requires strong Python, statistics/machine learning skills, and excellent communication.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Durlston Partners is collaborating with a proprietary trading firm based in London, known for using a combination of machine learning and algorithmic trading strategies to trade futures across major exchanges.
You’ll be joining a small yet dynamic, fostering an open and collaborative culture where every member contributes to both core strategies and the infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Developing statistical models for trading strategies
- Generating new trading ideas
- Analysing tick-level data for execution improvements
- Coding and productionising trading strategies
- Overseeing and managing production strategies
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in a quantitative trading team, preferably intraday strategies or signals (either buy-side or sell-side)
- MSc or PhD Degree in mathematics or scientific field from top university
- Proficiency in Python
- Familiarity with statistics and machine learning
- Strong communication skills
- Right to work in the UK (unfortunately our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at the moment)
We will respond to all successful candidates shortlisted for this opportunity within 2 days and would advise all candidates to follow our LinkedIn company page for all the latest opportunities.
