Position: Quant Trader - HFT

Location: Chicago or remote (Global role) - considering candidates from emerging markets including Turkey, Taiwan, Brazil

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Company Overview:

TRB Executive Search Limited is a leading executive search firm specializing in the financial services industry. We work with top-tier investment banks, hedge funds, and trading firms to identify and place highly skilled professionals in key roles. Our clients value our expertise and extensive network in the industry, and we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering top talent to our clients.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quant Trader with expertise in High-Frequency Trading (HFT) to join our team. This is a global role, with the option to work remotely from anywhere in the world, or from our Chicago office.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement quantitative trading strategies for high-frequency trading in futures or options markets

- Analyze market data and trends to identify potential trading opportunities

- Utilize advanced statistical and mathematical models to optimize trading strategies

- Monitor and manage trading positions, risk exposure, and performance of the HFT portfolio

- Collaborate with other traders and researchers to enhance trading strategies and improve overall performance

- Stay updated on market developments and industry trends to continuously adapt and improve trading strategies

- Maintain and enhance trading infrastructure and technology to support HFT operations

- Develop and maintain relationships with exchanges, brokers, and other market participants

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative trading, with a focus on HFT in futures or options markets

- Strong knowledge of trading strategies, market microstructure, and HFT technology

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java

- Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

- Willingness to work outside of traditional market hours as needed

Why Join Us:

- Opportunity to work with a leading executive search firm and top-tier clients in the financial services industry

- Global role with the option to work remotely from anywhere in the world

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Dynamic and collaborative work environment

- Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the company

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Quant Trader with a passion for HFT and a desire to work in a global role, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at TRB Executive Search Limited.