Junior Quantitative Developer
Description For Junior Quantitative Developer
Caxton Associates, a prestigious global trading and investment firm established in 1983, is seeking a Junior Quantitative Developer to join their research group within the investment team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, supporting the firm's global macro hedge fund strategies.
The position involves developing and maintaining systematic analysis tools that directly support the CIO and senior portfolio managers in their investment decisions. As a Junior Quantitative Developer, you'll be responsible for creating robust infrastructure for data analysis, building practical tools for data visualization and distribution, and managing important datasets that drive firm-wide decisions.
This role is perfect for someone with strong Python programming skills and a solid understanding of SQL who wants to apply their technical expertise in a dynamic financial environment. You'll need to combine technical proficiency with strong analytical capabilities, working on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field. Beyond technical skills, we're looking for someone who can think independently, demonstrate creativity in problem-solving, and work effectively as part of a team.
Working from our London office, you'll be part of a global organization with presence in major financial centers including New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while gaining deep insights into global markets and economics, making it an excellent stepping stone for a career in quantitative finance.
Responsibilities For Junior Quantitative Developer
- Work closely with other members of the group and the investment team to develop systematic analysis
- Write, test, and maintain code for the infrastructure responsible for reliably delivering the systematic analysis
- Build tools to facilitate the creation and consumption of the group's analysis via emails, dashboards, and databases
- Onboard key internal analysis and commercial datasets into research databases for firmwide use
- Assist in ad hoc quantitative tasks related to ongoing global developments in markets and economics
Requirements For Junior Quantitative Developer
- Bachelors in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent quantitative reasoning and software design
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Clear grasp of SQL and relational database fundamentals
- Ability to handle parallel work streams and produce quality solutions quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- Independent thought and creativity
- Goal oriented mindset and a positive, energetic attitude
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Operates with the highest degree of ethics and integrity
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