Desk Head FX Systematic Strategist/Trader – Chicago

A leading trading group in Chicago is looking to diversify away from HFT and is searching for a head of Intraday / Medium term FX Quant trading. Hiring responsibilities will follow.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A leading trading group in Chicago is looking to diversify away from HFT and is searching for a head of Intraday / Medium term FX Quant trading. Hiring responsibilities will follow.

They already cover Cross Asset Futures, FX and Equities markets is seeking a senior FX intraday-medium frequency strategist specializing in FX trading strategies, market making and execution of high to high mid-frequency FX electronic algorithmic strategies. Interviewing Now.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse time series data (futures, forwards, spot) across a range of Forex markets using a variety of statistical and applied mathematical methods

• Generate and develop new trading strategies for FX markets and help direct the research of other members of the team

• Gain a deep understanding of the currently running strategies and look to improve them where possible

• Design and implement FX trade execution strategies to optimally handle a variety of strategies

• Participate in research projects across the business where appropriate

• Monitor and manage the portfolio of models trading in all FX markets

• Be part of the whole process i.e, it is an open group and you will collaborate in firm wide research into trading models, portfolio allocation and trade execution

• Make investment decisions

Requirements:

• Masters in quantitative subject

• 5+ years experience in FX strategies, with the ability to identify systematic trading opportunities through statistical methods over various time horizons

• Able to develop new ideas and conduct independent research using financial data

• Experience of statistical or mathematical modeling, data analysis, and market microstructure

• Able to convey complicated mathematical and financial concepts in a straightforward manner

• Looking for a challenging position with responsibilities as well as opportunities within a focused, multi-disciplinary team

• Solution oriented approach to complex problem solving

• Accountable for both successes and failures and demonstrates the ability to learn from both

• Flexibility in order to adapt to changing directions and support others through change

• Ability to lead a team providing coaching, feedback and support for development; provides clear direction, inspiring and motivating others to work as an effective team

Keywords: Forex, Team head, FX, Currencies, CTA, Hedge Fund, Prop, Systematic, strategies, quantitative, Trading, Chicago, Algorithmic, Execution, high medium frequency, Intraday

Although preferable, we do not require a CV, please feel free to get in touch regarding this role to talk to a member of the team to discuss this role. For more current openings with our clients, please see www.g-q-r.com/vacancies

We Welcome speculative and tentative applications roles and others of a similar nature that we may have available on our books.

Applying: Quant-Jobs@globalquantrecruitment.com

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Contact Telephone Number: +44 (0) 203 207 9627
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Website: www.G-Q-R.com