Tower Research Capital LLC

Production Trader

New York, NY · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$200kDetected 196 days ago

PythonSQLLinuxMachine LearningStatisticsFPGAResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world's best systematic trading and engineering talent.
Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning.

We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.
Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level.
Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

Masters or PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or equivalent STEM degree
Proficiency in back-testing, simulation, and statistical techniques (auto-regression, auto-correlation and Principal Component Analysis)
Familiarity with signal generation and statistical models
Working knowledge of Linux and familiarity with SQL
3-7 years experience in the financial industry (experience in quantitative trading is preferred but not a requirement)
A strong background in STEM
Solid data-mining and analysis skills, including experience dealing with a large amount of data/tick data
Strong programming skills in Python
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Anticipated New York annual base salary range $120,000-200,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus
Benefits
Tower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive - without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Anticipated New York annual base salary range $120,000-200,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
Our benefits include:

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998.
Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams.
Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.
Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do - combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Production Trader to join a Market Making team focusing on futures, ETFs and stocks in a fully automatised, low latency environment.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable.

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