About the Position
Old Mission Capital, a global quantitative proprietary trading firm, is hiring a Systematic Equity Trader to work in our New York City office. The Systematic Equity Trader will be responsible for developing and implementing systematic equity strategies.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with internal engineering and research teams to develop proprietary trading strategies, theoretical pricing models, and risk management techniques.
- Collaborate with the team on intraday/short-term alpha research, focusing on idea generation, data gathering, research/analysis, and model implementation for systematic trading strategies.
- Utilize sound financial insight and statistical learning techniques to explore, analyze, and harness a wide range of datasets building predictive models.
- Design and implement short-term trading strategies using Python and C++ which use Old Mission's low-latency trading infrastructure to produce superior risk-adjusted returns.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related technical or scientific field.
- Extensive experience in quantitative/systematic trading, ideally in cash equities (domestic and foreign markets) or equity derivatives (futures, ETFs, etc).
- Full stack trading strategy development skills and experience, including model/signal generation, strategy, execution, optimization, and risk management.
- Ability to write software in Python, C++, or both.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter with a strong desire to build a successful trading desk at Old Mission.
Benefits and Perks
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Base Salary Range
$150,000 - $225,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.