Job Description
Join Apex Global Capital at our Manhattan headquarters. We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Financial Quantitative Analyst to drive innovation in our algorithmic trading division. You will work at the intersection of data science, financial engineering, and market strategy to build robust models that define our competitive edge.
We offer a collaborative, high-performance culture that rewards intellectual curiosity, technical precision, and a proactive approach to solving complex market challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain sophisticated pricing and risk models for derivative portfolios.
- Analyze large datasets to identify market trends and alpha-generating opportunities.
- Collaborate with software engineers to implement quantitative strategies into production environments.
- Conduct rigorous backtesting of trading algorithms to ensure performance stability.
- Monitor intraday risk exposures and provide actionable insights to the desk heads.
- Automate reporting workflows to increase efficiency in the risk management lifecycle.
- Mentor junior analysts on best practices for quantitative modeling and programming.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative finance or algorithmic trading.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, C++, and SQL; experience with R is a plus.
- Deep understanding of stochastic calculus, time-series analysis, and econometric modeling.
- Proven track record of deploying models that directly impacted P&L.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into business narratives.
- Exceptional communication skills for interacting with cross-functional global teams.