iRage - Quantitative Analyst - ETF Market Making

We are looking for the Smartest People on the block.

We at iRage are an agile, young bunch. You will get to solve some extremely challenging engineering problems and shape the future of the fast-paced Algo-Trading industry while working alongside other exceptional programmers, quants and traders.

Role Summary: Quantitative Analyst (ETF Market Making)

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Quantitative Analyst to join our ETF Market Making team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving the automation of electronic market making by focusing on quoting, hedging, risk management, and alpha research. You'll work closely with our trading desks to develop data-driven analytics, pricing models, and trading algorithms. This position requires expertise in advanced programming (Python, C++) and quantitative techniques, including statistics and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement trading algorithms and pricing models for ETF market making.

- Collaborate with trading desks to automate quoting and hedging strategies.

- Perform risk management and alpha research to optimize trading strategies.

- Utilize advanced quantitative techniques to analyze large-scale data sets and extract actionable insights.

- Continuously improve trading systems through backtesting and real-time analysis.

Desired Skill Set:

- Strong quantitative background with hands-on experience in data analytics and large-scale data handling.

- Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience in electronic trading or market making.

- Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new business concepts.

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skill Set:

- Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science).

- Experience in ETF markets or trading algorithms.

- Expertise in financial statistics and machine learning.