VP Algorithmic Trader – New York

I am working on behalf of an MD in NY within a Tier 1 Investment Bank looking for experienced Electronic Trading professionals to his Team.
The successful candidate will possess:
-A background in working within Electronic Trading Research (Algorithmic Trading, Market Microstructure Research, VWAP/TWAP, Optimal Pegging Participation etc)
-A PhD/MSc from a World Class University (Oxford, Imperial, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Ecole Polytechnique etc) in a Quantitative Subject
-A demonstrable ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to Clients.
-Some knowledge of programming (C++ is a bonus)
-Familiarity with Vector Based (R, Splus, Matlab, SAS, SPSS etc)

The team is one of the longest standing Algo Desks in the city, and they play a pivotal role within the Equity business internally, with 80% of the trade flow passing through their desk. They also have a large client facing exposure, as they facilitate trades for a number of hedge funds and banks.

The role is focused on designing execution algorithms, with particular focus on creating algorithmic trading strategies to reduce market impact and order placement costs, as well as optimizing pre-existing systems. You will also be expected to be able to assist in the presentation of this research to Clients and Internal Business Units

Although preferable; you are not explicitly required to send your CV.
If you want to have a chat about this role, please free to call. We treat all applications/conversations as 100% confidential.

Contact: Steven Talbot
Telephone: +44 (0) 203 207 9491
Company: GQR |Global Quant Recruitment
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1615777

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Submit your CV to register your interest.

Apply: quant-jobs@globalquantrecruitment.com

Company: GQR |Global Quant Recruitment

Telephone: + 44 (0)20 3207 9090

Visit: globalquantrecruitment.com

Address: St Clements |House, 27 Clements Lane, London, EC4N 7AE

GQR | Global Quant Recruitment 

GQR is the Global Quantitative Finance search specialist. We operate globally and leverage our extensive relationships to unite the most talented people with the most intellectually and financially rewarding career opportunities throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East.

 We are an established and dynamic entity at the forefront of the cutting-edge Quantitative Finance space. Our innovative approach echoes that of our clients and our relationships represent our greatest strength. We are ambassadors for elite quantitative financial institutions and our international coverage includes Investment Banking, Asset Management and Hedge Funds businesses.

Our mission is simple, our methodology sophisticated and inclusive; ultimately it is our results-driven delivery that speaks volumes of who we truly are.

Contact us to learn more:

Apply: quant-jobs@globalquantrecruitment.com

Company: GQR - Global Quant Recruitment

Telephone: + 44 (0)20 3207 9090

Visit: globalquantrecruitment.com

Address: St Clements |House, 27 Clements Lane, London, EC4N 7AE