Quantitative Researcher - Mumbai, India - OSTC

Description

Company Description:


We are:

In just over 17 years, OSTC has become one of the leading trading companies in the world.

Our success is focused on hiring and developing talented people and helping them to perform to their maximum and fulfil their potential.

We are a trading company, however, unlike many other trading companies, we are continually innovating new products to support our business.

Quantitative researcher within a global team, responsible for back-test trading strategies using an L3 Python-based dataset. The role will require the ability to communicate findings in both written and verbal form.


In this role you will:

• Proactively and comprehensively follow through on assigned analysis projects, with limited direction.
• Utilise the full breadth of available market data and programming tools available to generate actionable insights.
• Create documentation on processes used to allow for replication of results as required.
• Manage daily maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the desk.
• Communicate ideas in open meetings designed to generate new strategies.

Qualifications:


You are a
highly analytical, driven and self-motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills. You have high attention to detail and an ability to ability to work independently.


Experience Requirement:

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Ability to work with large datasets to derive actionable insights (Accessing, manipulating and analysing market data).

• Strong understanding of mathematics, probability and statistics including exposure to timeseries analysis and ML/DL techniques.

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Excellent understanding of Python (Experience using NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Keras etc. for modelling and analysing financial market data).

• Knowledge of C++/R is a plus.
• Demonstrable experience/solid understanding of financial markets and exchangetraded instruments such as futures and options.
• Ability to analyse market behaviour from both micro and macro perspectives.
• Experience in creating backtests for strategies/validating hypotheses in various assets including derivatives such as futures and options.

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Excellent spoken English and report writing experience (in English).


Additional Information:

We are offering a unique opportunity for the right individual to join our business and develop their career in a fast-paced, challenging yet rewarding and supportive environment.

• Entrepreneurial culture, flat structure, opendoor policy;
• Excellent learning and further development opportunities;
• Company bonus;
• Health insurance;
• Interaction and collaboration with global experts;

Take the opportunity:

We have built a company where financial success is tied closely to technical achievement.

We are always on the lookout for people who can bring their intellect, enthusiasm, and ability to execute to the team.

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