Quantitative Developer
Description For Quantitative Developer
Caxton Associates, a prestigious global trading and investment firm established in 1983, is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their team in a hybrid work arrangement in London. With offices spanning 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 a Portfolio Manager based in New York, focusing on Global Macro trading. As a Quantitative Developer, you'll be immersed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where you'll tackle complex problems and make significant contributions to the firm's trading infrastructure.
Your responsibilities will encompass building and maintaining systematic trading processes, ensuring robust execution across various markets, and managing large datasets for model development. The role requires strong technical skills, particularly in Python and SQL, combined with excellent quantitative reasoning and software design capabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (preferably computer science, engineering, or mathematics), and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions efficiently. You'll need to demonstrate strong attention to detail, independent thinking, and excellent collaborative skills.
The position offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 annually, plus a discretionary bonus. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level professional looking to advance their career in quantitative finance while working with cutting-edge trading technologies and strategies.
Join Caxton Associates to be part of a global team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence in quantitative trading and investment management. Your work will directly impact the firm's trading capabilities and contribute to its continued success in global markets.
Responsibilities For Quantitative Developer
- Build systematic processes for trading across various markets, ensuring robust front-to-back execution and management
- Oversee all code and models, ensuring high-quality development and maintenance
- Investigate and oversee the entire trading process to mitigate risks, including intellectual property loss
- Manage and analyze large data sets, ensuring efficient data handling, construction, visualization, and utilization for model development
- Utilize extensive markets knowledge to ensure informed and effective decision-making
Requirements For Quantitative Developer
- Bachelors in a quantitative field (computer science, engineering, or mathematics preferred)
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent quantitative reasoning and software design
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Ability to handle parallel work streams and produce quality solutions quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- Independent thought and creativity
- Goal oriented mindset and positive, energetic attitude
- Strong collaborative skills
- Clear grasp of SQL and relational database fundamentals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Operates with the highest degree of ethics and integrity
Benefits For Quantitative Developer
- Discretionary bonus
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