Quant Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Data Science role at Mathrix. Utrecht area · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build and improve algorithms and systems that power automated trading software
- Design, test and put new trading strategies into use with the traders’ market knowledge
- Analyze market data and trading results to find opportunities to improve performance
- Create tools that simplify or automate trading processes
- Write code for projects that may span weeks or months, refining solutions until they work well
What you bring
- A master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative subject such as physics, mathematics or econometrics, or an equivalent qualification
- Strong academic results from a top 200 university, with grades meeting the stated country-specific benchmarks
- A solid grounding in mathematical modeling and enthusiasm for applying it
- Programming experience, with C++ recommended and Python or another language also demonstrating your coding ability
Who this fits
This mid-level, hands-on role suits someone who can take ownership of projects and work independently, with coding forming a large part of the day. The job is based on-site in the Utrecht area.
From the employer
Your job
As a Quant Analyst, you are developing systems and algorithms to further develop and improve the automated trading software. You spend a lot of time writing code and creating systems that can handle complex data and complex processes. The work entails a combination of technical and practical aspects to find the best solutions for our trading strategies. The traders are on top of what’s going on in the market and you support them on what can be improved.
Your work requires a combination of analytical and coding skills and you will apply them on a variety of challenges: from designing, testing and implementing new strategies, performing data analysis to obtain a better understanding of the market and our own trading performance, or building various tools to streamline or automate certain processes. A project can take a week, a month or even several months, and sometimes we need more time to make sure we have the best result.
Who are you
You have a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics or equivalent, with exceptional grades*
Passionate and knowledgeable about mathematical modeling
You take ownership of your projects and can work independently
Experience with and a passion for programming (C++ is recommended, Python or other languages can demonstrate coding skills as well). Coding will cover a large part of your day
* Minimum requirements are: (i) attending a top 200 university and (ii) top tier grades such as CH: ≥5.5, UK: ≥70%, NL: ≥8.0, DE: ≤1.6, FR: A, IT: 110L or equivalent. We value a well-rounded approach to talent assessment. While we have baseline expectations for academic performance, we understand that grades alone do not fully capture a candidate's potential or abilities. Therefore, we also welcome applicants who demonstrate exceptional skills, experience, or achievements in other areas that complement or compensate for slightly lower academic grades.
What we offer
Excellent remuneration (including discretionary bonus)
Fun and inspiring work environment
Experienced and knowledgeable colleagues
25 vacation days
Allowance for commuting expenses
Additional benefits: yearly office trip(s), fitness allowance, Friday afternoon drinks, weekly massages, excellent free lunch
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