Quantitative Trader

Quantitative Trader

GTS is currently growing and looking for Quantitative Traders to join our organization. In this role, the successful candidate will work on projects across ETFs, designing, developing, and managing profitable systematic trading strategies. The candidate is expected to perform their own trading strategy design and research. As such, the role requires high-level development in C++ and Python. We expect the candidate to collaborate with the team’s technology and trading experts for production implementation.

The strategist will have the opportunity to deploy their trading strategy with limited infrastructure build time by leveraging an existing successful technology and research platform.

About GTS

GTS is a collection of financial services companies spanning a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches, all powered by the combination of market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology. With roots as a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, the GTS family of companies are able to leverage the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today’s financial markets. GTS’s electronic market maker GTS Securities accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and is a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization. For more information on GTS, please visit www.gtsx.com.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage profitable systematic trading strategies for ETFs.
• Conduct independent trading strategy research and design.
• Collaborate with technology and trading experts for production implementation.
• Deploy trading strategies using an existing technology and research platform.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience in a prop trading, quantitative trading, or electronic trading desk role.
• Significant experience with alpha generation and portfolio management.
• Strong programming skills in C++/Java and Python.
• Working knowledge of Linux and code repository management is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts simply.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 1-year track record in production.

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $225,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

• Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution for employees and dependents.
• Retirement: 401k match.
• Perks: Daily Meal Allowance, Equinox Corporate Membership Rate, Snacks, Office Game Room, Casual Dress.

Work Policy

Hybrid Work Policy: 4 Days a Week in office, Fridays can be worked from home.

Key skills/competency

• Quantitative Trading
• Systematic Trading Strategies
• C++
• Python
• Alpha Generation
• Portfolio Management
• Electronic Trading
• Proprietary Technology
• Financial Markets
• New York Stock Exchange