About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systematic SPG Trader to join our trading team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and executing systematic trading strategies focused on various synthetic products (futures, forwards, swaps, options) and also develop data analytics suits. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitative professional with a passion for financial markets and algorithmic trading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Design, develop, and implement algorithmic trading strategies.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Utilize historical and real-time market data to identify inefficiencies and create predictive models that inform trading decisions.
• Backtesting & Optimization: Conduct rigorous backtesting of trading strategies to ensure robustness and optimize for risk-adjusted returns.
• Execution: Manage and execute trades through automated systems, ensuring minimal slippage, transaction costs, and market impact.
• Risk Management: Monitor and manage trading risks, including market risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk, ensuring compliance with risk guidelines and limits.
• Performance Analysis: Track and analyze the performance of strategies, identify areas for improvement, and implement iterative changes to enhance profitability and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with strategists, data scientists, and other traders to refine strategies and improve performance.
• Technology Integration: Leverage advanced tools and platforms for data analysis, strategy development, and execution (e.g., Java, Scala, Python, SQL, MATLAB, etc.).

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or similar, along with experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and backtesting.
• Quantitative Skills: Strong background in statistics, econometrics, or machine learning techniques, with the ability to apply them to trading strategies.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen ability to think critically and adapt to evolving market conditions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating across teams and presenting findings to stakeholders.

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