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WorldQuant · 3 months ago

Execution Algorithm Developer

New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. They are seeking an Execution Algorithm Developer to improve the architecture of their execution platform, focusing on optimizing trading efficiency through algorithm and SOR frameworks.

Asset Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, build and maintain the algorithm and SOR frameworks

Develop short-term predictive models that drive the investment process on innovative infrastructure

Qualification

C++LinuxAlgorithmic tradingMarket microstructurePredictive signal researchPythonSmart Order RoutingDatabases

Required

Excellent C++ skills on a Linux platform, preferably with experience in low-latency programming

Experience in designing, implementing electronic algorithmic trading system, for purpose such as execution, market making, or high-frequency trading

Knowledge of market-microstructure and experience in market data (L1/2/3), for cash equity or other markets

Experience with predictive signal research and/or implementation

Strong skills in Python and databases

Preferred

Experience with Smart Order Routing (SOR) and comprehensive knowledge of liquidity pools

Benefits

Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents

Flexible spending account

401k

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:

Twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month

Three personal days

Ten sick days

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Wellness activities

Healthy snacks

Casual dress code

Learning and development courses

Speakers

Team-building off-site

Employee resource groups

Company

WorldQuant

Glassdoor4.3

WorldQuant is a quantitative investment management firm.

Founded in 2007

Old Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.worldquant.com

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