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An expanding London City based systematic CTA is looking for an ambitious and brilliant quantitative trader, with a strong track record, to further enhance its trading capacity. The firm trades globally with a strong focus on equity indices, bonds and currencies. It is currently searching for an experienced intraday trader with his/her own systematic strategies to manage part of the fund’s portfolio.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of intraday trading in futures markets, demonstrating a realized portfolio Sharpe ratio of above 1.5 over the past 2 years
• 5+ years of experience in researching, developing and trading systematic strategies in a top tier investment bank or hedge fund
• 3+ years of experience performing statistical analysis with Matlab, R or similar software
• MS/c/PhD in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related subject from a top university
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English

Only candidates meeting all the above requirements will be considered.

Desired:

• Experienced working with a book size larger than 25MM USD
• Experience programming in C#/Java/C++

The successful candidate will receive a competitive base salary and a generous percentage of P/L, depending on delivered performance. This is a superb opportunity to work in an enjoyable, friendly and collaborative environment with a competitive bonus and pay out structure based on PL percentage.  This is an excellent role with long term career prospects in a dynamic, friendly working environment and minimal hassle to allow concentration on strategies and complex research.

If you would like to be considered for the position of Systematic Futures Trader or wish to discuss it further please leave your details below. Your resume will be held in confidence until you connect with a member of our search team.”