Junior Quant Trader

Selby Jennings
New York, US
On-site

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Individual Contributor

What success looks like

  • deploying_production_models
  • optimizing_strategies
  • managing_live_systems
Typical background
quantitative_tradingquantitative_research

Transferable backgrounds

Skills & requirements

Required

pythonquantitative_tradingmarket_data_researchalpha_generating_signalslive_strategies

Preferred

c++startup_environmentpersonal_projects

Stack & domain

PythonC++Quantitative tradingMarket data researchAlpha-generating signalsSystematic strategiesTradingQuantitative rolesResearcherAnalystStrategistDeveloperPersonal projectsTrading experimentsAutomation workCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipCuriosityInitiativeClear communicationFast-paced environmentStartup-style environmentFinance

About the role

This role offers hands‑on, end‑to‑end exposure to quantitative trading, including researching market data, developing and testing alpha‑generating signals, and managing live systematic strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with experienced quant traders and software engineers, and play a direct role in deploying and optimizing production models. This position is ideal for someone that's just starting their career, passionate about quant trading, and would thrive in a fast moving start-up style environment. Job Requirements: Strong Python skills, C++ is a plus…

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