Quantitative Researcher

Description:

Graviton is a privately funded quantitative trading firm striving for excellence in financial markets' research. We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher for our team in Gurgaon. This team trades across a multitude of asset classes and trading venues using a gamut of concepts and techniques ranging from time series analysis, filtering, classification, stochastic models, pattern recognition to statistical inference analysing terabytes of data to come up with ideas to identify pricing anomalies in financial markets.

Responsibilities:

Develop new or improve existing trading models using in-house platforms

Use advanced mathematical techniques to model and predict market movements

Analyse large financial datasets to identify trading opportunities

Provide real time analytical support to experienced traders

Requirements:

Possess a degree in a highly analytical field, such as Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science from IITs schools

Quantitative bent of mind

A working knowledge of Linux/Unix

Programming experience, preferably in C++ or C

No prior knowledge of financial markets is needed but must have a strong interest in learning about financial markets.

Have a strong work ethic

Hard Working

Benefits:

Our open and collaborative work culture gives you the freedom to innovate and experiment. Our cubicle free offices, non-hierarchical work culture and insistence to hire the very best creates a melting pot for great ideas and technological innovations. Everyone on the team is approachable, there is nothing better than working with friends!

Our perks have you covered.

Competitive compensation

Annual international team outing

Fully covered commuting expenses

Best-in-class health insurance

Delightful catered breakfasts and lunches

A well-stocked kitchen

4 week annual leaves along with market holidays

Gym and sports club memberships

Regular social events and clubs

After work parties