Quantitative Trader

About the Role

Trader

quantitative aptitude, market intuition, and discipline

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage trades across multiple asset classes (e.g.,

  equities, derivatives, FX, commodities, fixed income

  ).
• Monitor market movements, identify trading opportunities, and manage risk exposure.
• Develop, backtest, and refine

  quantitative or discretionary trading strategies

  .
• Collaborate with

  research, risk, and technology teams

  to enhance trading performance.
• Maintain and update

  trade blotters, P&L, and risk reports

  .
• Ensure compliance with internal trading policies, regulatory requirements, and risk limits.
• Contribute to

  market analysis

  , portfolio optimization, and alpha generation initiatives.
• Continuously improve execution efficiency through automation, analytics, and process optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in

  trading (prop desk, hedge fund, or investment bank)

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  financial markets, instruments, and market microstructure

  .
• Proficiency in

  Excel

  ,

  Bloomberg

  , or

  Reuters

  terminals.
• Analytical and quantitative mindset; proficiency in

  Python / R / VBA

  is a plus.
• Familiarity with

  risk management concepts

  — VaR, drawdown, leverage, and exposure.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and make quick, informed decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with

  algorithmic or quantitative trading

  .
• Exposure to

  HFT / low-latency trading environments

  .
• Understanding of

  portfolio optimization and statistical arbitrage

  .
• CFA / FRM or similar certifications preferred (but not mandatory).

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

  Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science

  .
• Strong academic background with emphasis on

  quantitative and analytical skills

  .

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a

  dynamic, fast-paced trading environment

  .
• Exposure to

  cutting-edge technology and trading platforms

  .
• Competitive performance-based incentives.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and performance.