Desk Quant Analyst
| Company | Squarepoint Capital |
|---|---|
| Location | Montreal, QC, Canada, London, UK, Madrid, Spain, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subject.
- Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
- Great attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and upgrade the codebase and configuration of strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
- Manage large datasets used in both research and production environments.
- Perform live as well as historical monitoring of trading activities. For instance, do some post-trade analysis or production reconciliation.
- Check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day before market open.
- Monitor behavior and performance of strategies during market hours.
- Work on various longer-term projects required for expanding systematic trading activities and ensuring their robustness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Q/KDB+.
- Knowledge of Linux and Bash.
- Advanced quantitative skills.