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Job Description: Quantitative Trading Consultant/Full-Time Specialist Role Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled quantitative trading specialist to set up and execute our mid frequency and low-frequency trading desk. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end implementation, strategy development, execution systems, risk management, and infrastructure deployment. Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Setup: Design, implement, and maintain robust trading infrastructure, including data servers, execution servers, and connectivity to brokers and exchanges. Real-Time Data Management: Develop and maintain real-time market data feeds via WebSocket APIs, managing latency and ensuring reliability. Strategy Development Framework: Establish best practices and tools for strategy development, backtesting, forward testing, and deployment. Execution System Development: Write robust execution code ensuring low latency, reliability, proper risk handling, and error management. Risk Management: Implement real-time risk monitoring systems and controls, including setting position limits, managing market risks, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitoring and Alerting: Set up comprehensive monitoring dashboards, alerting mechanisms, and logging systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack. Team Coordination: Coordinate with quantitative researchers, developers, DevOps engineers, and analysts to ensure seamless operations. Documentation and Compliance: Ensure thorough documentation of systems, processes, risk procedures, and maintain compliance with SEBI/NSE/BSE regulatory guidelines. Required Skills and Qualifications: Expert knowledge of quantitative trading strategies and market microstructure. Strong proficiency in Python, familiarity with C++/Rust for latency-critical components. Extensive experience in WebSocket API integration, real-time data handling (Kafka, Redis), and database management (PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, MongoDB). Proficiency with CI/CD workflows, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services (AWS/GCP). Experience in implementing robust risk management frameworks and understanding regulatory compliance in Indian markets. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. Preferred Experience: Prior experience establishing or managing a quant trading desk in mid to low-frequency trading environments. Background in trading Indian equity, futures, and options markets. Reporting: The role will report directly to senior management and will collaborate closely with the trading, technology, and risk management teams. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Fixed shift Application Question(s): What is your current/previous and expected salary? How many years of relevant experience do you have? Do you have knowledge of Quantitative trading strategies? Are you comfortable with Mumbai, Nariman point? Work Location: In person
