Archive: January 2009

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

Automated Market Making Developer

Compensation: Top End
Location: New York

Description:

The client is the Automated Market Making (AMM) group within a top tier Investment Bank. The group is looking to hire a senior AMM Developer with significant experience in building and improving AMM systems. The right candidate will have a minimum of 5 years working for a major Market Making outfit. The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join a hugely successful MM team which is looking to take the next significant step forwards by further improving the technology and systems behind their trading.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of AMM systems / technology
• 5+ years in a major AMM group
• Strong ability in a OO programming language

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Junior Volatility and Options Quant

Compensation: Top end
Location: London

Description:

A leading Investment bank is looking for a talented Junior Quant Researcher with exposure in Volatility and Options. You will need a minimum of 12 months experience within this field and be looking for a new opportunity to progress your career. In order to be successful you will need to have strong analytical and research skills learnt in a top organisation. It is desirable that you also have a stellar academic background and a pro-active approach to your work.

Desirable Skills:

• 12 months min experience in Volatility and Options
• Stellar academic background
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Strong technical knowledge

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

High Frequency Trader / Developer

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 and have strong C++ skills. 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

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com