1 day ago
Trader Assistant / Developer
BTG Pactual
On Site
Full Time
£75,000
London, England, United Kingdom
Job Overview
Job TitleTrader Assistant / Developer
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary£75,000
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Trader Assistant / Developer at BTG Pactual
Position Overview
Support the Equity Long/Short systematic portfolio within BTG Pactual Global Asset Management by combining trading execution with quantitative and development expertise.Responsibilities
- Execution: Execute daily trades for the Equity Long/Short systematic portfolio.
- Quantitative Tools: Develop and maintain statistical tools to control portfolio performance and monitor risk metrics.
- Collaboration: Partner with middle-office, back-office, and tech support teams on daily tasks and projects.
- Infrastructure & Data: Manage and optimize the model database and backend infrastructure, ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Continuous Improvement: Support the end-to-end development lifecycle of proprietary trading models and tools.
Required Qualifications
- Programming: High proficiency in Python and C#.
- Data Management: Strong SQL skills and experience with database management.
- Storage Architecture: Familiarity with efficient data formats, such as Parquet files.
- Cloud: Experience deploying or managing workflows in AWS.
- Quant Knowledge: A solid grasp of statistics and its application to portfolio management.
- Financial Markets: Knowledge of the listed equities market.
- Seniority: 1-3 years of work experience.
Preferred Knowledge And Experience
- Degree: Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Analytical Rigor: Exceptional attention to detail in high-stakes environments.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex systems under pressure.
- Drive: Results-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and a desire to innovate within the systematic space.
Key skills/competency
- Python programming
- C# development
- SQL database management
- AWS cloud services
- Statistical analysis
- Portfolio management
- Equity market knowledge
- Data quality assurance
- Systematic trading
- Problem-solving
How to Get Hired at BTG Pactual
- Research BTG Pactual's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for financial tech roles: Highlight Python, C#, SQL, and AWS expertise, emphasizing quantitative finance experience.
- Showcase analytical and problem-solving skills: Prepare examples demonstrating rigor and independent troubleshooting in complex financial systems.
- Network with BTG Pactual professionals: Connect on LinkedIn to gain insights into the firm's systematic trading environment.
- Practice quantitative and behavioral interviews: Be ready to discuss statistical applications, market knowledge, and proactive work ethic.
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