Opportunities

High Frequency Trader

Compensation: Performance based.
Location: London

Description:

A start up private fund specialising in High Frequency trading is looking to grow their team. The focus is initially going to be towards intraday trading in European equities, although there is flexibility with strategy decision. They offer the most up to date technology enabling the fastest transactions possible. The successful individual will have had proven exposure in High Frequency space, preferably within European Equities. You will have been running your own strategies and have proven success with these, coupled with in-depth development knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial trader with strong technical skills. An excellent compensation package is on offer.

Desirable Skills:

• Proven High Frequency Strategies
• Exposure in European Equities
• Strong technical skills (C++)
• Intraday trading experience

Option Market Making Devloper

Compensation: Top End
Location: Chicago

Description:

A major Chicago based Hedge Fund has recently set up an Automated Options Market Making business. It is in it’s infancy and so the manager is looking for highly experienced developers with 5+ years working on Options Market Making (OMM) systems. The right candidate will be working for one of the top OMM groups and be willing to work from Chicago. The role offers an experienced individual the chance to join a young and rapidly expanding business and be a major part of its global growth.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent technical skills in an OO language
• Vast experience of building on OMM systems
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• A willingness to be a major driving force in a new business

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Senior Options Market Making Developer

Compensation: Top End
Location: Chicago

Description:

A major Chicago based Hedge Fund has recently set up an Automated Options Market Making business. It is in it’s infancy and so the manager is looking for highly experienced developers with 5+ years working on Options Market Making (OMM) systems. The right candidate will be working for one of the top OMM groups and be willing to work from Chicago. The role offers an experienced individual the chance to join a young and rapidly expanding business and be a major part of its global growth.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent technical skills in an OO language
• Vast experience of building on OMM systems
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• A willingness to be a major driving force in a new business

High Frequency Quantitative Professionals

Compensation: Highly competitive
Location: London

Description:

A successful global statistical arbitrage fund is looking for highly talented quantitative professionals to join their team. They are searching for quantitative researchers, developers and traders who have had outstanding successes in the high frequency space and want to take their career to the next level. You will be working with a team who are headed up by some of the leading professionals in the industry and have access to the most up to date technology. In order to be successful in this group, you will have a true passion for quantitative methods, proven exceptional results in high frequency space and a stellar academic background. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding fund who can offer fast growth and development due to strong team ethics and encouragement. A highly competitive compensation package is on offer for the right individuals.

Desirable Skills:

• Stellar academic background
• Experience in a high frequency environment
• Strong team ethics
• Proven quantitative success

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Equity Derivatives Quantitative Trader

Compensation: Top end
Location: Chicago

Description:

A highly successful fund is looking for a quantitative trader with experience in Equity Derivatives. The group has spent the past 18 months perfecting their technology and are now looking for a senior trader, with true market knowledge to join them. You will need to have preferably 5 years minimum exposure in Equity derivatives at the High Frequency end. It’s not imperative that you have intricate technological ability for this position as an in-depth understanding of the market is the key to success with this particular fund. It would also be advantageous to have the experience in managing the risk associated to trading as well as the trading skill. An excellent opportunity with a highly competitive compensation is on offer.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in High Frequency space
• Min. 5 years in Equity Derivatives trading
• Intracate knowledge and understanding of the market
• Willingness to assist in expanding the team

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Index Arbitrage Trader

Compensation: Highly competitive
Location: Global opportunities

Description:

A leading Investment Bank is looking for an Index Arbitrage Trader. This business is actively hiring in a number of areas at present and they are looking to build in particular their Index Arbitrage desk. This is an excellent global team to be a part of with access the latest technology. A minimum of 18 months exposure working in this space with a Sharpe ratio of above 2.5 is needed to be considered for this position.

Desirable Skills:

• Sharpe ratio 2.5 +
• Index Arbitrage trading experience
• A positive and hard working attitude
• Strong team ethics

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

High Frequency Trader

Compensation: Top endLocation: New YorkDescription:One of the most technically advanced money management firms is looking for highly successful High Frequency traders. Specialising in quantitative trading and investment strategies they have had notable achievements. The opportunity to earn up to 50% of you PnL (based on your Sharpe ratio performance) is available alongside an excellent base salary. You will have access to the most up to date technology which will enable you to achieve high financial rewards. They are connected to all major global exchanges and can trade all asset classes.Desirable Skills:

• Sharpe Ratio 3+
• High returns achieved in High Frequency Space
• Desire to maximise returns
• Strong technical understanding

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Quant Trader/Developer

Compensation: Highly Competitive
Location: New York

Description:

A well known high frequency prop group is looking for a Quantitative trader with strong development skills to join their team. You will have experience in the high frequency space with proven live strategies. They are looking to diversify their existing group as well as build it out substantially over the next year. In order to be successful with this position, you will preferably have a Sharpe of 2.5+ and be technically proficient.

Desirable Skills:

• Proven live strategies
• Sharpe ratio of 2.5 +
• Technically strong
• Entrepreneurial flare
• Min.18 month high freq exposure

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Senior Options Market Maker

Compensation: Top End
Location: Chicago

Description:

A major Chicago based Hedge Fund has recently set up an Automated Options Market Making (OMM) business. They are actively looking to hire experienced OMM traders / strategists who have spent 5+ years working at a major OMM group generating significant Pnl. The right candidate will be both technically strong as well as having the desire to be a major part of a new business within a successful fund. The opportunity allows people to be part of what is likely to become one of the best OMM groups globally and to join this team from in its infancy.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of OMM business
• Experience in developing profitable strategies within an OMM group
• Strong technical ability
• An entrepreneurial mind set

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Electronic Options Market Maker

Compensation: Highly competitive
Location: Chicago

Description:

A top high frequency specialist fund is looking for an Electronic Option Market Maker. This is a chance to be a part of one of the most successful OMM groups globally. You will need to have highly profitable experience in this space with detailed knowledge of the Options Market Making business. Their innovative and advanced technology has enabled the group to succeed over the past 8 years.

Desirable Skills:

• Electronic Option Market Making experience
• Team ethos
• Strong technical ability
• Passion to succeed

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com