Senior Statarb Portfolio Manager/Quantitative Researcher

Shanghai, China. Posted 52 months ago

The role

You will jointly lead the effort to build Optiver Shanghai's proprietary equity MFS strategy. You will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the current strategy.

What you will do

Jointly lead the effort to build Optiver Shanghai's proprietary equity MFS strategy
Be hands-on and responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the current strategy

Required qualifications

3+ years of experience on a successful equities trading team
Educational background in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Quick learner
Driven
Team player
Open minded
Eager for success
Collaborative attitude
Continuous improvement mindset

Nice to have

Experience specialising in Equity Statistical Arbitrage strategies that predict horizons from intraday to couple of days
Experience in computationally intensive research
Experience at a proprietary trading firm
Programming experience in languages such as Python, Java and C++

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Attractive bonus structure
Additional leave entitlements
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
Gym membership, sports and leisure activities
Weekly in-house chair massages
Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks

About the company

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion through every stage of the hiring process.