A fast-growing financial firm, transforming fixed income trading and portfolio management using cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, is expanding its QR group and looking for two talented candidates to join the team. This firm is a thought leader in fixed income trading, pioneering a market with no direct competitors. They are leading the evolution of how corporate bonds are traded, and their work is changing the financial landscape. With a leadership team that brings extensive experience from across the industry, you'll be part of a company that is setting the standard for the future of trading.
As part of this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to grow rapidly in your career. You'll gain invaluable exposure to advanced AI/ML technologies in finance while working alongside industry leaders with years of QR and PM experience. The role offers tremendous potential for career advancement and the chance to make a lasting impact in the world of finance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance the execution algo system for corporate bonds, optimizing trading strategies.
- Maintain and improve in-house pricing models, ensuring accuracy and adaptability to client needs.
- Predict market dynamics, including trading volumes and RFQs, to drive actionable insights.
- Develop bond similarity models to enhance trading decisions and optimize strategy.
- Contribute to both research and production, maintaining and deploying Python-based production code.
- Manage static market data, ensuring accuracy throughout the trading day.
Ideal Candidates:
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, etc.)
- 1+ years of experience writing high-quality Python code (familiarity with libraries like numpy, pandas, pyarrow a plus)
- Expertise in time series and control methods
- Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and think critically
- Strong interest in finance, market microstructure, and trading
Benefits and Perks:
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model
- Cultural Fit: Join a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced team that values clean code, agile development, and a flat organizational structure.
- Perks: Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off (PTO), and other valuable employee perks.
