Quantitative Researcher (Trader)

This is you

• Must be able to roll up your sleeves and multi-task with a smile on your face.
• They move quickly, you must be able to keep up and even set the pace.
• Must be able to crank out work on your own, as well as play nicely with your teammates.
• Must be able to communicate your point of view, as well as stop, collaborate and listen.
• Are you ready to play a major role with a growing company at the forefront of the technology industry’s most exciting trends.

Who they are

• They are a team of highly motivated professionals that successfully works on international electronic markets.
• Starting with one project 10 years ago, they now have four branches and look forward to growing new ones and achieve new heights. At Alber Blanc, they come from all sorts of backgrounds: mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, and engineering.
• They're a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automated trading.
• They bring a scientific approach to trading financial products. They have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
• Our team operates from two offices in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, and Savona, Italy.
• Their goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued.
• Currently, they are looking for highly skilled and experienced traders to join a research effort focused on generating high-frequency trading alphas in the futures markets.

What you will do

• Quantitative Traders are responsible for managing trading systems in real-time and applying risk management in proprietary trading strategies.
• This role also includes monitoring and maintaining our robust trading system, optimizing the firm's trading, as well as handling risk and trade reconciliations.
• Working in close collaboration with fellow algo developers and core developers, you will research, develop, test, and deploy novel order execution and model training methods to increase trading efficiency.

What they need from you

• Ability to work creatively and independently on long-term technical problems.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Familiarity with python or a scripting language.
• Interest or knowledge in the financial markets.
• Strong communication.

Who they are looking for

• You possess a degree in Math, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computational Finance (or equivalent).
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• You are capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• You are interested in financial markets.
• You learn quickly and apply new skills effectively.
• You prioritize and you are proactive.
• You enjoy watching the markets in real-time.
• Exceptional attention to detail and desire to understand issues deeply.
• Outstanding work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Would be ideal if you have 1-3 years of experience in a related field.

What you will get from them

• From flexible hours to a casual environment, our company offers a great work culture that you’ll love being immersed in from day one.
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology and some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• Excellent other company benefits including an outstanding bonus program.
• You’ll be working in a learning environment, where we invest in your development.