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DRW, a technology-driven principal trading firm, is seeking highly skilled Ph.D. level researchers for its Algorithmic Trading Research Group in Tel Aviv. DRW's office is located at the TLV expo center, right next to TLV University train station. The company fosters a collaborative environment where exceptional individuals are encouraged to contribute their ideas. Researchers at DRW utilize tools from statistics, control theory, machine learning, optimization, and signal processing to develop algorithmic trading strategies.Responsibilities:
- Developing algorithmic trading strategies and improving existing strategies.
- Identifying inefficiencies in the financial markets and characterizing them with mathematical models.
- Predicting price movements using statistics, signal processing, and machine learning.
- Applying optimization techniques to construct optimal portfolios.
- Designing automated trading agents that achieve efficient execution.
- Directing software developers in the translation of the research into production software.
- A Ph.D. with a focus on machine learning, signal processing, optimization, control, or statistics.
- An interest in financial markets.
- Experience in handling large data sets using languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or C++.
- Significant hands-on experience with formulating a research problem, conducting the research, and developing a working system.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Access to clean data integrated with a high-performance computing grid and the support of dedicated software developers.
- Finance-specific training will be provided.
DRW
DRW is a diversified trading firm leveraging technology and talent in global markets for over three decades. The company operates using its own capital, trading various asset classes, including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy. Headquartered in Chicago, DRW has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets. DRW emphasizes autonomy, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus. The firm fosters a culture of integrity, high expectations, and open-mindedness, valuing how business is conducted.