Night Shift Trading & Operations Support

Night Shift Trading & Operations Support

 

Quantlab is a dynamic, Houston-based firm specialized in the development and application of electronic quantitative trading systems to its affiliated hedge fund trading operation and agency execution business. Founded in 1998, Quantlab is responsible for a significant share of the daily volume traded in the U.S. equity markets and represents an established presence in the high frequency electronic trading field.

 

The firm is seeking an individual to join the night shift trading team of our broker-dealer affiliate in monitoring the execution for multiple trading strategies as well as dealing with issues associated with real-time trading. Our system comprises an automated electronic trading platform, which trades upon major stock exchanges in the U.S. and internationally.  We trade continuously 24/7 from Sunday at 6:00 p.m. until Friday at 4:00 p.m. and our night shift teams are:  1) Asian time zone trading from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.;  and 2) Europe time zone trading from 2:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

The successful candidate will posses a confident, proactive, decisive mentality and will thrive in this time-critical, often fire-fighting role. Series 3, 7, 63 and 55 licenses are preferred, but not essential. We can provide exam sponsorship for qualified individuals.

 

REQUIREMENTS:Undergraduate degree preferably in Computer Science, Math, Physics or Business.Programming experience in C++ considered a “plus”.Ability to analyze, calculate and quickly communicate results from statistical data.Calm demeanor while multitasking under pressure is essential.Experience in supporting broker dealer operations preferred.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:Monitoring automated trade execution processes, and identifying system irregularities.Tracking, reporting, analyzing, and forecasting critical factors affecting the various components of order execution.Troubleshooting existing models and assisting researchers in resolving problems related to quantitative trading strategies.Make recommendations regarding new metrics to improve order execution.Work with operations personnel to streamline process between trade and settlement.

 

If you have a quantitative, analytic mindset and are looking for a small, fast-paced company environment in the investment/securities industry, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, company paid medical insurance, and other benefits.

 

If you are qualified please submit your cover letter and resume at the following link:  https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=37029