Intraday Futures Quant
London
I have just partnered with a boutique hedge fund seeking a highly experienced Intraday Futures Quant to help build a new intraday trading desk from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement, and manage intraday trading strategies in the futures markets, contributing directly to the expansion of the firm’s trading capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and lead the intraday trading desk, including strategy development, infrastructure, and execution processes.
- Design, develop, and implement intraday trading strategies in the futures space.
- Work across all aspects of the trading lifecycle: data collection, signal generation, backtesting, execution, and performance analysis.
- Collaborate with the research and trading team to integrate new ideas and continuously improve models.
- Manage and optimize market data and trading infrastructure for intraday trading.
- For candidates with options experience, handle complex multi-dimensional datasets and integrate into trading strategies.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in quantitative trading or research, ideally in intraday futures trading; options experience a plus.
- Proven experience across the full quant stack: data, modeling, backtesting, and execution.
- Strong programming skills (Python, C#, or similar) and familiarity with trading platforms.
- Deep understanding of market microstructure, particularly in futures contracts; options market knowledge is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of building a trading desk from scratch.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in both futures and options markets, with understanding of data structure differences.
- Track record of successfully implementing intraday strategies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
