Systematic Equity Trader – London Hedge Fund
A prestigious London-based hedge fund is seeking a highly skilled Systematic Equity Trader to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in developing and deploying systematic cash equity long/short strategies within a world-class trading environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement systematic cash equity long/short strategies, ideally with holding periods under one month. Experience with intraday strategies is highly valuable.
Build and enhance systematic frameworks on top of the fund’s existing infrastructure to drive innovation and efficiency.
Deploy, manage, and optimize trading strategies, ensuring seamless execution and risk management.
Utilize strong programming skills to develop and refine models and systems to support trading operations.
Actively monitor and manage risk, ensuring strategies align with the fund's performance goals and risk appetite.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven track record of building and deploying systematic equity strategies, with demonstrable success in a hedge fund or proprietary trading environment.
Strong programming expertise (e.g., Python, C++, Java) and experience in quantitative modeling.
Deep understanding of risk management principles and practical experience running risk for deployed strategies.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering results under pressure.
Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to work effectively with the wider team.
Why Join?
Work with one of the industry’s most innovative hedge funds, known for its cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach.
Be part of a high-performance culture that values creativity, precision, and results.
Competitive compensation package, including performance-driven bonuses and long-term growth opportunities.
Opportunity to make a significant impact by driving systematic trading initiatives and influencing the fund’s success.
Please apply to quanttrading@octaviusfinance.com