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About the Role

We build predictive models from big data and develop algorithms to automatically execute trades in dozens of financial exchanges around the world. At Jump, you will contribute as a quant researcher, data scientist, trader, and software developer, based on your skills, background, and interests. You will complete a training program focused on trading, programming, and quant research, taught by experienced professionals. You will later be coached to apply these skills to build predictive models using a supercomputer and devise automated trading strategies.

Responsibilities

Contribute in a blend of three roles – quant researcher / data scientist, trader, and software developer
Complete a training program focused on enhancing knowledge of trading, programming, and quant research
Leverage one of the largest supercomputers in the world to build predictive models
Devise automated trading strategies to test in the markets against world-class competition
May include other duties as assigned or needed

Requirements

Seeking the sharpest analytical minds from top undergraduate and graduate programs
Ideal candidates have an uncommon drive to learn and improve
Ideal candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit
Strong skills in programming and/or quantitative analysis (statistics, data mining, mathematics, machine learning, etc.)
No prior knowledge of finance or trading is necessary
Reliable and predictable availability required
Excited to meet people with exceptional achievements in any technical discipline
Outstanding skills in math and programming
Curious about the challenge of improving research with daily feedback from competitive markets

Skills

Trading
Programming
Quant Research
R
Python
C++
Machine Learning
Statistics
Data Mining
Mathematics

Education Level

Top undergraduate programs
Top graduate programs

Benefits

Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Travel Medical Insurance
Group Pension Scheme
Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
Paid Parental Leave
Parking and Commuter Benefits

About the Company

Jump Trading is committed to world class research.
We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets.
Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak.
We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incentivising collaboration and mutual respect.
At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns.
We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organisations and universities to solve problems.