About The Company :
Who are we - We are a quantitative investment and research firm having a strong investor backing constantly striving to deliver performance that is both significant and consistent, maximizing investment returns while protecting capital. In pursuit of that goal, we employ a variety of quantitative investment strategies coupled with risk management strategies that help to mitigate risk as well as maximize alpha.
What do we do - At Quant One, we believe that the future of trading and investment lies in quantitative models and automation and it is in this very domain that we strive to become the market leaders. In order to achieve this we strive daily to build quantitative models and systems for our unique trading strategies that have the potential to beat the market consistently.
Our work culture - Quant One has a relaxed workplace coupled with an intellectually stimulating environment. We put a premium on quality of life. By working intelligently and efficiently, there is time to enjoy life. Our office is an open workplace that involves everyone in what is happening in the business. The goal is for everyone to be excited, happy, and challenged, and to have the opportunity to live up to their potential.
Investment Research at Quant One –
- Trend Following
- Machine Learning
- Momentum Trading
- Pairs Trading
- Portfolio Construction
- Statistical Arbitrage
- Synthetic Options Arbitrage
Website: NA
Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Desired experience: 0-3 year
Course Specialization: B.Tech
Target Batch Passout: 2013-17
Training/Probation Period: None
Salary: INR 6 LPA - INR 12 LPA (The final CTC can be more and will depend upon candidate’s performance in the interview, experience and will be at the company’s discretion)
Bond/Probation : None
Tentative date of Joining: Immediate
Tenative date of interview: Will be communicated post registration window is closed
* The shortlisted candidates will be sent Admit Cards/Call Letters on their registered mail Id, which they will need to, carry on the date of Interview. No candidate will be entertained by the company without the formal intimation from Aspiring Minds.
Last Date to Apply: 18 September 2017
Job Description and Skill Set Required:
A Software Developer at Quant One draws upon his/her computer science and programming knowledge to build complex software systems which form the backbone of quantitative trading and research. Developing trading and research systems involves knowledge of complex data structure along with extremely efficient coding skills and knowledge of latest technologies.
- Excellent coding skills (Core JAVA)
- Excellent coding skills in Swing, JavaFX, Web-based Java technologies
- In-depth knowledge of databases and SQL along with its integration with Java
- Knowledge of R/Python – desirable but not mandatory
- Ability to learn new tools and languages
- Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
- A genuine interest in financial markets
- Good communication skills: Comfortable with explaining complicated models to a wide audience
- A team player with ability to brainstorm and enhance the learning experience
- Doesn’t give up, has patience to get it right, never makes the same mistake twice
Interview Process:
- Written Programming Test/ Programming Task (Link of Online Test will be shared with shortlisted candidates)
- Technical Interview
- HR Interview
Work Experience:
0 - 3 Years