Senior Quantitative Analyst

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Electronic Trading Product team in the initiation and development of equity trading algorithms, transaction cost models, and order routing strategies.
• Manage the quant research idea generation process and initiate research into trading signals and model factors.
• Collaborate with the Head of Products to determine which research and results are suitable for further analysis or deployment into trading algorithms.
• Manage other quantitative analysts in their participation in projects and the writing of research white papers.
• Apply computational, mathematical, and statistical techniques in support of equity execution algorithm development and transaction cost modeling.
• Originate quantitative models and analytical tools to address issues such as short-term volume/price forecasting, sentiment analysis, signaling, execution optimization, performance measurement, and risk attribution.
• Maintain existing quantitative processes and develop new core analytical capabilities or model libraries using advanced statistical, machine learning, and quantitative techniques.
• Devise or apply independent models or tools to verify results of analytical systems.
• Interpret results of analytical procedures and recommend new processes or action plans.
• Work closely with trading, technology, and model validation teams to improve product offerings.
• Present key research findings and insights to team members.

Requirements

• Ability to use quantitative and data science techniques to research and develop models and tools for trading algorithms.
• Understanding of what quantitative research is commercially viable and computationally efficient.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, and KX-Q Studio.
• Familiarity with the European equities market.
• Creativity and ability to adapt and define processes.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a strong communicator.
• Graduate Degree in computational finance or financial engineering.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience in equity trading.
• Knowledge of time-series data platforms (q/KDB+).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice to Have

• Experience with machine learning techniques.
• Knowledge of additional trading or financial systems.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in computational finance or financial engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience in equity trading.

Benefits & Perks

• Discretionary bonuses.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance offerings.
• Stifel Total Health Connect.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition and certification assistance programs.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.