Job Summary

As part of a new initiative, SIG is seeking an Associate level quantitative derivative strategist to help enhance our research platform. Joining our Derivative Strategies team in this role will give you the opportunity to be a part of a team that provides highly successful market commentary, actionable ideas and trading strategies to SIG’s institutional client base. 

Working closely with the Head of Derivative Strategy and Market Intelligence as well as SIG’s institutional equity sale people and traders, your responsibilities will include building quantitative analysis tools, performing empirical analysis and back-testing of investment strategies catered for our institutional clients. You will also be responsible for data gathering, analysis and presentation of data for internal and external clients. Your analytical skills will enable you to analyze the market and generate actionable trading and research ideas. 

If you enjoy quantitative analysis and generating trade ideas for the equity and derivatives markets than this is the opportunity for you.

Essential Functions

Build quantitative analysis tools, perform empirical analysis and back-test investment strategies catered for SIG's institutional clients 

Data gathering, analysis and presentation of data for internal and external clients

Analyze the market and generate actionable trading and research ideas

Required/Preferred Qualifications PhD in Financial Statistics, Statistics, Mathematics or another quantitative financial discipline preferred.

Strong quantitative and programming skills; strong proficiency in statistical packages such as MATLAB required, ability to program in C++, a plus 

Ability and confidence to communicate ideas with traders / salespeople / institutional clients

Self starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Strong written, analytical and research skills