Director, FICC Systematic Trader


New York
Permanent
USD600000 - USD1000000
Quantitative Analytics Research and Trading
PR/525181_1740167754

Director, FICC Systematic Trader

Job Title: Director, FICC Systematic Trader
Division: FICC Trading
Location: NY/London

Overview
A Tier 1 US Investment bank is seeking a Director-level FICC Systematic Trader to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying market making, proprietary trading, or systematic strategies, with a focus on deploying algorithms to deliver alpha in high-frequency trading (HFT) environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Deploy systematic strategies across FICC (Fixed Income, FX, Commodities) asset classes.
  • Optimize algorithms for alpha generation in HFT environments.
  • Collaborate with quantitative and tech teams to refine strategies and improve performance.
  • Manage risk and ensure strategies align with the firm's risk profile.
  • Analyze performance and drive continuous improvements in trading strategies.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years in market making, prop trading, or systematic trading, in FICC Markets
  • Proven experience with HFT and low-latency environments.
  • Strong quantitative and programming skills (Python, C++, etc.).
  • Deep knowledge of FICC markets and risk management.
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field (preferred).

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