Quantitative Trader

We are looking for experienced Quant Traders to join one of the leading proprietary trading firms. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of generating alpha through High-Frequency Trading (HFT) or Mid-Frequency Trading (MFT) strategies across global and domestic markets.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, implement, and optimise profitable quantitative trading strategies.
• Trade and manage systematic or discretionary strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Monitor live trading performance, PnL, execution quality, and risk metrics.
• Perform alpha research using market data, statistical analysis, and quantitative techniques.
• Improve execution quality, latency, and trading efficiency.
• Work closely with Quant Researchers and Quant Developers to enhance trading infrastructure.
• Conduct strategy backtesting, validation, and production deployment.
• Continuously identify new trading opportunities across markets.

Requirements:

• 3 - 9 years of experience in HFT, MFT, proprietary trading, or hedge funds.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading.
• Experience trading one or more asset classes: equities, futures, options, commodities, fixed income, FX, and ETFs.
• Proven experience with any trading style: High-Frequency Trading (HFT), Mid-Frequency Trading (MFT), Statistical Arbitrage, Market Making, Spread Trading, Directional Trading, Relative Value, Volatility Trading, Options Trading, Index Arbitrage, and Commodity Trading.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Programming knowledge in Python, C++, kdb+/q, Rust, or Java is preferred.
• Excellent understanding of risk management and execution.

Preferred Background:

• Experience in Proprietary Trading Firms, HFT Firms, MFT Firms, Hedge Funds, or Electronic Trading Desks.
• A strong academic background from Tier-1 institutes is preferred.
• Demonstrated live trading track record with consistent profitability and strong risk-adjusted returns.

Experience in any of the following:

• Indian Markets: NSE, BSE, MCX.
• US Markets: CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, NASDAQ, NYSE.
• European Markets: Eurex, Euronext, ICE.