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Caxton Associates

Quantitative Developer

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
150K-180K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
150K-180K Annually
Mid level
The Quantitative Developer will work with a Portfolio Manager to build systematic trading processes, manage data, and ensure high-quality code and model maintenance while mitigating risks in trading.
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About Caxton Associates:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in New York, London, Bengaluru, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors. Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Quantitative Developer where you will be working directly with a Portfolio Manager focused on Global Macro. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities:

  • Build systematic processes for trading across various markets, ensuring robust front-to-back execution and management.
  • Oversee all code and models, ensuring high-quality development and maintenance.
  • Investigate and oversee the entire trading process to mitigate risks, including intellectual property loss.
  • Manage and analyze large data sets, ensuring efficient data handling, construction, visualization, and utilization for model development.
  • Utilize extensive markets knowledge to ensure informed and effective decision-making, with openness to various market contexts.

Requirements
  • Bachelors in a quantitative field. Strong preference for computer science, engineering, or mathematics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Excellent quantitative reasoning and software design
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Ability to handle parallel work streams and produce quality solutions quickly.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Independent thought and creativity.
  • Goal oriented mindset and a positive, energetic attitude.
  • Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Clear grasp of SQL and relational database fundamentals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Operates with the highest degree of ethics and integrity

Benefits

The base pay range for this range is between: $150,000 - $180,000, annually. Actual base pay will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, seniority, business needs, and market demands. In addition to base pay, successful candidates will be entitled to discretionary bonus.

Top Skills

Python
SQL

Caxton Associates New York, New York, USA Office

500 Park Ave, New York, New York, United States, 10022

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