Fx QR/Trader

London

Permanent

Negotiable

Quantitative Analytics Research and Trading

PR/535939_1741095433

Quantitative Researcher / Trader - Mid-Frequency FX

Location: London

A top-tier hedge fund is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher / Trader to join a high-performing team specialising in mid-frequency FX trading. This role sits within a well-established HFT team but is focused on diversifying into medium-term strategies (holding periods of days to weeks).

Why Join?

Be the only mid-frequency researcher in an HFT team, giving you autonomy and ownership over your strategies.
Work alongside one of the top fx traders and a highly skilled team of four, contributing to a growing effort in mid-frequency FX.
Strong infrastructure and top-tier execution capabilities to support research and trading.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and develop mid-frequency FX trading strategies, leveraging macro, fundamental, and statistical signals.
Optimise execution strategies and collaborate closely with the HFT team to identify synergies.
Analyse global macroeconomic data, interest rate markets, and related fixed income products (US Treasuries, European Government Bonds).
Implement and backtest trading models in Python or C++, ensuring scalability and robustness.

Requirements:

3-7 years of experience in quantitative research or trading within mid-frequency FX or macro markets.
Proven track record of alpha generation, ideally with a Sharpe of 3-5.
Experience in a pod-based structure
Strong coding skills in Python or C++.
Background in quant research, trading, or a Sub-PM role looking to step up.
Master's or PhD in a STEM field (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, etc.).

This is a unique opportunity to shape the only mid-frequency FX strategy within a leading firm, offering exceptional room for growth.

If you're interested in learning more, reach out for a confidential discussion!

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