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Quantitative Trader [Multiple Openings]

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towerresearchcapital logoTowerresearchcapital · NY
$125K–$250K/yrFull-timeOn-site1w ago
ComplianceData AnalysisDeep LearningFPGAMachine LearningPython
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Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and deploy trading algorithms. Research high to mid frequency alphas.
  • Explore trading ideas by analyzing market data, market microstructure and alternate data for patterns.
  • Create tools to analyze data for patterns and develop data platforms.
  • Contribute to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading.
  • Develop, augment and calibrate exchange simulators.
  • Research application of novel machine learning techniques like deep learning for generating price predictions.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study.
  • Requires experience or coursework with each of the following: mathematics and statistics; back- testing, simulation, and statistical techniques including auto-regression, auto-correlation and Principal Component Analysis
  • Data mining and analysis, including dealing with a large amount of data and tick data
  • Signal generation and statistical models
  • Python and C++
  • Machine learning techniques
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.
  • Employer : Tower Research Capital LLC
  • Work Location : 120 Broadway, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10271
  • Hours : M-F, 40 hours/week
  • Salary : $125,000 to $250,000/year
  • Apply at : Apply online at https://tower-research.com/open-positions/ or send resume to Tower HR at us-ta@tower-research.com and indicate job # 9624477

Benefits

Tower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.Our benefits include:Generous paid time off policiesSavings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each regionHybrid working opportunitiesFree breakfast, lunch, and snacks dailyIn-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)Volunteer opportunities and charitable givingSocial events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the yearWorkshops and continuous learning opportunitiesAt Tower, you'll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work - together.Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.Equity / stock options

Additional Information

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world's best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization. Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance. At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do -combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

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