Trader - Selby Jennings - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Quantitative Researcher / Trader - Mid-Frequency FX

Location: London

A top-tier hedge fund is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher / Trader to join a high-performing team specialising in mid-frequency FX trading. This role sits within a well-established HFT team but is focused on diversifying into medium-term strategies (holding periods of days to weeks).

• Be the only mid-frequency researcher in an HFT team, giving you autonomy and ownership over your strategies.
• Work alongside one of the top fx traders and a highly skilled team of four, contributing to a growing effort in mid-frequency FX.
• Strong infrastructure and top-tier execution capabilities to support research and trading.

• Research and develop mid-frequency FX trading strategies, leveraging macro, fundamental, and statistical signals.
• Optimise execution strategies and collaborate closely with the HFT team to identify synergies.
• Analyse global macroeconomic data, interest rate markets, and related fixed income products (US Treasuries, European Government Bonds).
• Implement and backtest trading models in Python or C++, ensuring scalability and robustness.

• 3-7 years of experience in quantitative research or trading within mid-frequency FX or macro markets.
• Proven track record of alpha generation, ideally with a Sharpe of 3-5.
• Experience in a pod-based structure
• Strong coding skills in Python or C++.
• Background in quant research, trading, or a Sub-PM role looking to step up.
• Master's or PhD in a STEM field (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, etc.).

This is a unique opportunity to shape the only mid-frequency FX strategy within a leading firm, offering exceptional room for growth.

If you're interested in learning more, reach out for a confidential discussion!