Quant Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Data Science role at Mathrix. Zug · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build and improve algorithms and systems for automated trading software, with coding as a major part of your day
- Design, test and put new trading strategies into use, then adjust existing ones as needed
- Analyze market data and trading results to identify where strategy performance can improve
- Create tools that simplify or automate trading processes, working with traders on practical improvements
What you bring
- A master's or doctoral degree in a listed quantitative field or an equivalent, with strong academic results
- You bring mathematical modeling knowledge and enthusiasm, plus programming experience; C++ is recommended
- You can take charge of projects and work through them independently
Who this fits
This mid-level, on-site role in Zug suits someone who wants coding to take up much of the work and can develop ideas independently. You'll work on projects that may last from a week to several months.
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.
The types of projects you will be working on range from designing, testing and implementing new strategies, to tweaking existing 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 right result. How you approach a project is up to you, you have the freedom to create your own ideas and this is very much appreciated in our organization!
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
Additional benefits: going out for dinner regularly, Friday afternoon drinks, yearly office trip(s), weekly massages, monthly meal allowance
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