Quantitative Analyst

Salt has partnered with a Private Fund Manager who is looking for a career-driven Quantitative Analyst with hands-on experience using Python as well as excellent knowledge with derivatives or equities.

The role:

• You will be building market simulation engines, quantitative modelling and developing existing algorithms within the client’s platform in Python;
• You will be working within a variety of disciplines, designing, coding, verifying, testing, documenting, and amending programs and integration software services;
• Be an advocate for the adoption of Agile/Scrum practices, methodologies, and attitudes.

What makes you a good fit:

• A minimum of 4 years of commercial experience using Python;
• Strong knowledge of Quantitative Analysis / Development;
• Strong domain knowledge of derivatives or equities;
• Experience with Investment / Quantitative Strategies;
• Data Analysis and Manipulation

In this role you will have the opportunity to skill-up in additional areas as we expand our scope with the following languages/technologies:

• AWS Services (EC2, S3, Lambda, SNS, etc)
• Machine Learning

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in engineering, computer science, or equivalent

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid or remote working environment;
• Being part of a highly collaborative and supportive team of diverse developers and engineers;
• Using modern technologies, practices and architectures;
• Flexible work environment and excellent career growth opportunities

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Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.