Experienced/Lateral - Quantitative Researcher

Job Description

Five Rings, a proprietary trading firm with offices in New York, Boca Raton, London, and Amsterdam, is seeking an Experienced/Lateral Quantitative Researcher in London. The firm combines strategy, innovation, and technology to succeed in global markets and encourages knowledge sharing across all areas.

In this role, the candidate will be given significant responsibility and the opportunity to quickly earn more. The role involves:

• Identifying new opportunities in the markets
• Constructing or enhancing market models
• Developing analyses and simulations
• Implementing models in trading systems
• Testing models in real time
• Collaborating with traders and software developers

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related field
• A minimum of two years' work experience in developing quantitative trading strategies
• Experience in data analysis involving large financial datasets for mid- to high-frequency trading
• Exceptional mathematical proficiency
• A willingness to take risks and solve problems
• Innovative thinking and analytical methodologies
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow skills
• Proficiency in statistical languages and/or packages like R or Python