Job Description
Are you ready to influence the future of global financial markets? Summit Capital Partners is seeking a brilliant Senior Financial Quantitative Analyst to join our elite team in the heart of New York's Financial District. We leverage cutting-edge machine learning and predictive modeling to drive investment strategy at scale.
You will play a pivotal role in developing sophisticated algorithms that provide our firm with a decisive edge. Join a culture defined by intellectual rigor, high-performance, and continuous innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement complex quantitative models for high-frequency trading and risk management.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to backtest and optimize proprietary investment strategies.
- Analyze massive datasets to extract actionable insights on market trends and volatility.
- Automate reporting processes using Python to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Conduct deep-dive research into market anomalies and asset pricing mechanisms.
- Mentor junior analysts on best practices for data validation and model architecture.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in financial modeling or algorithmic trading.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python, R, and SQL is non-negotiable.
- Strong understanding of derivatives pricing and stochastic calculus.
- Demonstrated experience working with cloud-based big data infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Exceptional analytical thinking with a track record of solving complex financial puzzles.