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. With offices across London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai, Caxton Associates specializes in managing client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with the firm's investment team, including collaboration with the CIO and senior portfolio managers. As a Junior Quantitative Developer, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining systematic analysis infrastructure, creating tools for data visualization and analysis, and managing research databases.
The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in Python and SQL, combined with a solid foundation in computer science, engineering, or mathematics. This position requires someone who can balance technical expertise with strong analytical capabilities, working effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This role is perfect for someone looking to apply their programming skills in a dynamic financial environment, working with cutting-edge technology and data analysis tools. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while working alongside experienced professionals in the investment industry. The position offers exposure to 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 larger 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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