Quantitative Developer/ KDB consultant
Job Title: Quantitative Developer/ KDB consultant Location: NYC, NY (Hybrid) Job Type: Contract Summary We are looking for a results oriented Quantitative Developer to join a small dynamic group focusing on index or delta-one trading. We are at the forefront of industry-leading initiatives applying technology, quantitative analysis, and data-driven methodologies to our execution process. Our team provides synthetic exposure to various products for our PMs across the firm. To perform these functions, our real-time trading system is crucially supported by a quantitative analytics framework. As a Quantitative Developer you will have the opportunity to drive the development of this framework. You will collaborate with fellow technologists to improve our real-time trading systems and build new products and strategies. You will assist with the evaluation and design of new analytics tools and other trading services. Principal Responsibilities • Build and develop our reference data platform, which is responsible for providing corporate actions, symbology, equity index compositions & risk models. • Build and develop analytics and tools to be used for the development of new products and trading strategies. • Collaborate with our real-time technologists and traders to establish best practice and support models. Qualifications/Skills Required • 5 years of KDB experience. Experience with pykx is a bonus. • Prior experience working with Equities reference or static data and corporate actions. • Ability to work on iterative or exploratory projects essential. • Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical and sophisticated concepts clearly and concisely. Apply tot his job