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Senior Quantitative Researcher – Futures

Shanghai

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We look for a senior quantitative researcher who has expertise in Delta One derivatives quant trading. You will be working on complex, high impact projects that will have immediate feedback. As the key member of Optiver Shanghai’s trading team, you can expect to:

  • Take the lead in developing new strategies for and delivering improvements to the trading system, in the pricing, modelling and execution domains, leveraging our mature tech stack
  • Collaborate with peers to conduct and review research
  • Participate in strategic discussions to set the direction of the business

 

WHO YOU ARE

Our success has been founded on the collaborative nature of how we operate. We look for people who thrive in team environments, love to be challenged daily and are intuitively strong.

Additionally, as part of our team you’ll need:

  • 3+ years experience in quant trading, on a desk that has been at or near the market dominant position
  • Hands-on, on top of all the implementation details of current strategies and has the capability to implement the solution end-to-end with some support
  • Experience in computationally intensive research
  • Quick learner, driven, team player, open minded and eager for success
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Programming experience in Python or C++

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • The chance to work alongside best-in-class professionals
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Daily office breakfast, lunch, snacks etc.
  • Sponsored gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected].

 

PRIVACY DISCLAIMER

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Personal information protection is of utmost importance to Optiver. Before you provide any personal information to us, we strongly urge you to read Optiver China Privacy Notice for acknowledging how we collect and process your personal information.

 

 

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