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Palnar

Data Analyst

Mclean, VA · On-site

* Must Haves: Strong SQL, SAS Experience (Data Research using SAS) Database experience with (Ex: Sybase ((preferred), Oracle, DB2 (preferred)), Strong background in data analysis with experience ...

Kingland

Data Research Analyst Intern

Ames, IA · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY | Data Research Analyst Intern Are you looking for an opportunity to jump-start your future career? Do you want to gain real world experience working on a team that values hard work ...

Columbia University

Data & Research Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Position Summary The Data and Research Analyst develops, manages, and maintains various data-driven processes and applications for reporting and analysis related to academic and curricular reporting ...

Rise Academy

Director of Data & Research

Omaha, NE · On-site

$80K/yr

Position Description The Director of Data & Research is a collaborative strategic leader who translates data into actionable insights that strengthen programming and demonstrates the impact of RISE ...

Quanta Search

Data Research Developer

Manhattan, NY

Communicate with quantitative researchers and other end-users to understand their requirements and potential future requests * Investigate vendor data thoroughly to become a subject matter expert on ...

Code4lib

Systems & Data Research Librarian

Evanston, IL · On-site +1

... Researcher Information Services (LRIS). While this position is remote our operations are based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. The Systems and Data Research Librarian provides operational and ...

Quanta Search

Data Research Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Communicate with quantitative researchers and other end-users to understand their requirements and potential future requests * Investigate vendor data thoroughly to become a subject matter expert on ...

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Market Microstructure Researcher

Qube Research & Technologies

New York, NY

$180K - $260K/yr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT's collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT's culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. 

Your future role within QRT:

We are seeking a Market Microstructure Researcher to help optimize exchange connectivity and interaction for our high-frequency trading strategies. You will analyse network and exchange protocols, automate performance metrics, and lead experiments to improve our trading operations, with a focus on latency-sensitive exchanges.

  • Network & Protocol Analysis: Analyse network and exchange protocol captures to identify inefficiencies and improve communication performance
  • Exchange Research & Liaison: Research exchange features, attend presentations, and communicate with exchange counterparts to gather insights
  • Execution Optimization: Reverse-engineer trading systems and design and conduct experiments to improve fill rates
  • Cross-team Communication: Collaborate directly with trading and research teams to ensure best application of findings and direct PnL impact
  • Data Analysis: Effectively work with large and robust datasets to identify and resolve inefficiencies in internal execution systems and exchange communication

Your present skillset:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data analysis and/or low-level systems and network engineering
  • Strong skills in Python and time-series analysis
  • Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethernet
  • Familiarity with market microstructure and low-latency trading is a plus
  • Advanced networking and GNU/Linux knowledge is a plus

Base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $260,000 per year. 

QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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