Quantitative Developer/ KDB ConsultantLocation: NYC, NY (Hybrid)Job Type: ContractSummary: We are looking for a results oriented Quantitative Developer to join a small dynamic group focusing on index or delta-one trading. We are at the forefront of industry-leading initiatives applying technology, quantitative analysis, and data-driven methodologies to our execution process. Our team provides synthetic exposure to various products for our PMs across the firm. To perform these functions, our real-time trading system is crucially supported by a quantitative analytics framework. As a Quantitative Developer you will have the opportunity to drive the development of this framework. You will collaborate with fellow technologists to improve our real-time trading systems and build new products and strategies. You will assist with the evaluation and design of new analytics tools and other trading services.Principal Responsibilities:Build and develop our reference data platform, which is responsible for providing corporate actions, symbology, equity index compositions & risk models.Build and develop analytics and tools to be used for the development of new products and trading strategies.Collaborate with our real-time technologists and traders to establish best practice and support models.Qualifications/Skills Required:5 years of KDB experience.
Experience with pykx is a bonus.Prior experience working with Equities reference or static data and corporate actions.Ability to work on iterative or exploratory projects essential.Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical and sophisticated concepts clearly and concisely.