Job description
🚀 Are you the Senior Quant Trader who can contribute to the growth of the quantitative trading team at WEBB? Apply now!
Who are we
WEBB Traders is a fast-growing, global proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. We act as a market maker, using our own capital to trade on global stock and derivatives exchanges. By leveraging a large network of interdealer brokers and the latest advancements in electronic trading technology, we add liquidity to the financial markets specialized in cash equity and derivatives.
Since our very first trade in 2009, WEBB’s headquarters have been based in Amsterdam, nowadays supported by a strong presence in Paris. With our 70 employees of over 25 different nationalities, we are united in our great ambition to grow WEBB into a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity.
Join us to accelerate your career in the unique trading culture of openness, community and boundary-free entrepreneurship!
The role
WEBB Traders is looking for a Senior Quantitative Trader in Paris who is able to work together in a team to create new trading strategies.
Do you want to take the next step in your career, looking to share your experience and bring value to the team? Then we are looking for you! As a Senior Quantitative Trader, you are responsible for the creation and monitoring of systematic data-driven strategies in financial markets. You will have a total understanding of the methodology of the strategies, how they should operate, recognize odd behaviors and understand market patterns to further optimize their performance.
What you'll do
Develop and execute systematic data-driven strategies in financial markets
Work closely together with other Trading Teams, IT Development and the Risk department
Continue building towards a more automated and data-driven trading environment and make it scalable and future proof
Contribute to all aspects of the trading desk activities, including: position reconciliation, risk management tasks, and post trade analysis
Report key results of the team to the management board
Effectively and critically challenging others when necessary
Requirements
What you bring to WEBB
Educational background: Strong mathematical background like Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Finance or Computer Science
Quantitative expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience with Quantitative Trading and demonstrable ability to build profitable quantitative strategies with a long term Sharpe Ratio of 3+
Technical mastery: Experience with Python and/or other languages, such as C++
Creative problem-solver: Very creative and able to come up with new trading ideas and translate patterns into quantifiable trading models
Leadership and drive: A driven, innovative, and enterprising team player with strong leadership skills, capable of managing projects end-to-end, coordinating effectively with other teams and ensuring seamless execution
Analytical mindset: A strong analytical thinker, risk tolerant, stress resistant and up-to-date with latest development
Language skills: You communicate effectively and clearly in French and English, both written and spoken
What we offer
Challenge yourself. Be part of the dynamic work environment and grow along with us
Develop yourself. Join internal and external training sessions covering trading software, agile methodologies, and hardware and software management
Treat yourself. Enjoy delicious meals with your personal Swile card
Stay fit. Sports facility access via Gymlib
Keep the spirit up. Fun activities with your teammates on a regular basis
Team up. A great office vibe in the heart of Paris right between the 8th and 9th arrondissement
It’s on us. Benefit from a health insurance plan that's 100% paid by us, as well as contingency cover (life insurance, disability pension, etc.)
Application process
- Apply online - Submit your application (in English) through our WEBBsite. We’re excited to hear from you!
- Get to know us - Have an online interview with a Senior Quant Trader to align on expectations and see if we’re a match
- Show your skills - Present a compelling business case
- Dive deeper - Join a technical interview with the team to discuss your technical skills
- Meet us in person - Visit our office for the final round with our Head of Trading, and stick around for a drink to get a real feel for our team
- Welcome aboard! - Receive our offer and get ready to start your journey at WEBB!
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