Quant Developer
Squarepoint Capitalover 1 year ago
Montréal, Canada +2 moreEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B Sponsor
Responsibilities
- Implement novel trading strategies and software for quantitative research projects.
- Develop tools applying advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities and monitor their impact over time.
- Improve trading strategies through backtesting simulations and analysis across large proprietary datasets.
- Drive cross-team initiatives supporting innovation in quantitative research.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.
- Up to four years of relevant software or quant development experience.
- Proficiency in at least one of Python, C++, or KDB+/q.
- Strong interest in or knowledge of finance and global markets.
- Experience with Git and Linux.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Master’s degree or higher in a highly quantitative discipline is preferred.
- Deep knowledge of financial markets in at least one domain or asset class is preferred.
- Experience with database management systems, related technologies, and SQL is preferred.
- Experience working with financial data in a similar role is preferred.
About Squarepoint Capital
Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.