IMC
Financial Services
QuantitativeResearcher–Equities
“Quantitative Researcher – Equities at IMC. Skills: quantitative research, equity trading strategies, predictive models, options expertise, equity market signals. Develop high-frequency, low-latency equity trading strategies and predictive models. Combine options expertise with signals in the underlying equity market”
What You'll Achieve.
derive unique predictions of equity market behavior; monetize existing algorithms; high quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading
Industry & Context.
derive unique predictions of equity market behavior; research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years experience as a quantitative researcher with specific experience in the equity option or equities space, Experience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling, Relevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or post graduate), with academic results, preference in mathematics, science, financial engineering or computer science
Nice to Have
Experience working on a market making system, preferably in an automated environment
What You'll Do.
Develop high-frequency
low-latency equity trading strategies and predictive models
Combine options expertise with signals in the underlying equity market
Perform large scale data analysis to derive unique predictions of equity market behavior
Leverage technology to act on predictions across options and equities markets
Contribute to signal generation
Work with developers in design and implementation of a robust framework for research
Understand the current suite of models and algorithms to make short-term improvements
Build a foundation to further leverage existing models
Find innovative ways to monetize existing algorithms through deep-dives and broad data analysis
and prototype new algorithmic ideas
See through the high quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work w/ developers in design and implementation of a robust framework; collaborative, high-performance culture
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