Our client a leading asset management firm based in Singapore is seeking an experienced Quant Developer to join their team. With a strong presence in the financial industry and a commitment to innovation our client offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
As a Quant Developer you will be responsible for developing and implementing quantitative models and algorithms for trading and risk management. You will work closely with portfolio managers and risk team to design and implement investment strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quantitative models and algorithms for trading and risk management
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and risk team to design and implement investment strategies
- Analyze and optimize existing models and algorithms to improve performance and accuracy
- Work with data scientists and IT team to integrate data feeds and ensure seamless execution of trades
- Conduct backtesting and validation of models to ensure robustness and reliability
- Stay up-to-date with market trends and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Mathematics Physics or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in quantitative development preferably in a hedge fund or investment bank environment
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python C or MATLAB
- Experience with data analysis and statistical modeling
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with machine learning data science or big data technologies
- Knowledge of financial markets instruments and regulations
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS Azure etc.)
- Experience with alternative datasets and live data streaming