Quant Researcher
Job Description
All team members in the options team are from leading hedge funds and major investment banks such as Goldman, JP Morgan, and so on with a strong understanding of technology. Our goal is to improve the existing systematic strategies.
About the Role:
The candidate will work together with senior strategist on many aspects of the options business, including risk management, options pricing and strategies development.
Responsibilities:
Monitor the options risk management system and verify the corresponding Greek numbers
Monitor market dynamics to keep a track on changes in the financial market
Analyze data and conduct quantitative research on market data
Backtesting and scenario analysis on the market and strategies
Maintain the internal database and do the data cleaning
Requirements:
Solid STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) education background
Fluent with at least one script language, preferably in Python
Knowledge of probability theory, statistics methods and machine learning algorithms
Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of options strategies
Experience in data analysis and backtesting
Experience working on time series database
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Willing to learn all aspects of trading products in financial and crypto markets, including spot, future, swap, options, structured products and Defi trading