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Quantitative Researcher – Macro pod, boutique hedge fund (NYC)

I'm delighted to be once again partnering with a growing boutique hedge fund, looking to hire Quantitative Researchers into their New York office. In this role, you will contribute directly to the development of core pricing engine and trading strategies. You will work alongside the Portfolio Manager to optimize both trading strategies and trading infrastructure. This position will be perfect for someone who wants to work in a dynamic environment, while gaining exposure to all phases of the trading life-cycle.

While there is a preference to join the team in person, this role can be hybrid for the right candidate.

The role:

• Data Acquisition & Processing : Develop data pipelines for real-time and historical market data, ensuring clean and reliable data streams for strategy development and analysis.
• Feature Engineering : Create and validate features for liquidity modeling, such as bid-ask spreads and trade volume, to support algorithmic strategies.
• Risk Management Integration : Integrate real-time risk constraints, including exposure limits and risk metrics, into strategies to ensure optimal algorithm performance.
• Execution Algorithms Development : Design and deploy execution algorithms that minimize slippage and maximize fill rates.
• Back-testing & Performance Metrics : Integrate strategy outputs into the firm's back-testing infrastructure, while evaluating key metrics.
• Optimization & Scalability : Optimize systems' latency and scalability, in order to handle high trading volumes and support future growth.

About you:

• Strong quantitative background, ideally from a trading desk.
• Experience with data pipelines, liquidity modeling, and algorithms.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work closely with others.

What's on offer:

• Ownership : Play a key role in the development of trading strategies and infrastructure.
• Growth : Opportunity for fantastic exposure and personal growth in a fast-paced hedge fund.
• Environment : Influence critical decisions and contribute to the future of our operations.
• Salary: $150,000 + formulaic bonuses.
• Benefits: Competitive.

If you or someone you know is interested in this role, please apply directly or reach out to celia.dodds@harringtonstarr.com to arrange an introductory call.

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