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Hyphen Connect Limited

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Summary: Join our innovative proprietary trading firm dedicated to developing cutting-edge ... Strong background in high-frequency trading (HFT) or market making. * Experience with low-latency ...

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Principal Quant

New York, NY

... Group's global trading in financial markets utilizing high-frequency techniques. Specific ... firm or hedge fund * 2+ years of alpha research experience working with L3 tick data * 2+ years of ...

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Database Developer

New York, NY

Database Developer/Data Analytics Lead for High Frequency Trading Firm We are a cutting edge, high-frequency trading firm based in New York City. We live by technology, and continuous optimization of ...

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What is the difference between Internship High Frequency Trading Firm vs Internship Quantitative Trading Firm?

AspectInternship High Frequency Trading FirmInternship Quantitative Trading Firm
Required CredentialsStrong programming skills, basic finance knowledgeMathematics, statistics, programming skills
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, technology-driven, high-pressureAnalytical, research-focused, collaborative
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial firms specializing in high-speed tradingQuantitative finance firms, hedge funds, asset managers

Internship High Frequency Trading Firms focus on developing algorithms for rapid trading execution, requiring programming and tech skills. Internships at Quantitative Trading Firms emphasize data analysis, modeling, and research, often involving mathematics and statistics. Both roles are competitive, but HFT internships are more tech-centric, while quant internships lean toward analytical research.

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Trader, High Frequency Trading

Next Step Systems

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Trader, High Frequency Trading, New York, NY
A rapidly growing proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, London & New York City, is seeking to add entry level Trader, High Frequency Trading to join an already established Trading Department in the New York office. This position will fit candidates with 1 to 2 years' experience in proprietary trading or bank derivatives business or technology support. Candidates who have no experience in the proprietary industry would be considered pending their degree and previous work experience. This position will be located in the New York office. Must have 5+ years of High Frequency Trading (HFT) experience.
Qualifications:
- Must have 5+ years of High Frequency Trading (HFT) experience.
- Math aptitude, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to do development in a programming language (e.g. C++, C#, R).
- Ability to do light development in a programming language using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O.
- Ability to react calmly and quickly in an electronic trading environment.
- Demonstrated interest in trading.
- Learn new concepts quickly.
- Has demonstrated the ability to use good judgment.
- Maintain integrity at all times.
- Values teamwork but still can think and work independently.
- Will dig in and be self-motivated and self-directed in personal growth and learning.
- Can communicate effectively while under pressure.
- Can adapt to changing situations with ease.
- Capable of maintaining focus with a strong drive for success.
- Ability to work on a competitive team.
- Mental discipline and ability to solve problems under pressure.
- Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year university.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physics.
- Strong GPA (3.5 or higher).
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: New York NY Jobs, Trader, High Frequency Trading, HFT, C++, R, C#, Multi-Dimensional Arrays, Nested Loops, Simple File I/O, Trading Environment, Programming, Programmer Analyst, New York Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, New York Recruiting
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