Quantitative Trader - Systematic Medium-Frequency Trading for CME Futures
New York, United States · Full Time
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Position Overview
We are collaborating with a leading global proprietary trading firm to recruit Quantitative Traders skilled in systematic medium-frequency trading (MFT) strategies focused on CME futures markets. The firm is renowned for its advanced technologies, top-tier engineering talent, and superior trading infrastructure. With recent substantial investments in its systematic futures platform, they seek experienced traders with proven MFT strategies capable of delivering scalable alpha across CME products.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and expand fully systematic MFT strategies within CME futures markets.
- Assume full responsibility for live trading results, capital allocation, and risk management.
- Continuously enhance alpha models, execution mechanisms, and portfolio composition.
- Collaborate with seasoned quantitative researchers and engineers to optimize strategy outcomes.
- Utilize the company’s low-latency tech stack and market-leading infrastructure to scale trading operations.
Candidate Requirements
- Substantial experience operating fully systematic MFT futures strategies in live market settings.
- Demonstrable track record featuring a Sharpe ratio above 3 with consistent and scalable results.
- Proven capability in generating significant live profit and loss outcomes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of CME futures markets, including market microstructure and electronic execution.
- Strong quantitative skills and programming proficiency in Python, C++, or comparable languages.
- Background in major proprietary trading firms or quantitative hedge funds is preferred.
What We Provide
- Opportunity to join a premier proprietary trading firm with a global presence.
- Meaningful capital allocation designed to support growth of validated strategies.
- Access to superior trading infrastructure, comprehensive market data sets, and engineering support.
- Competitive compensation package with a strong performance-based upside.
- A collaborative atmosphere working alongside expert traders, quantitative researchers, and software engineers.
- Positions available in Chicago or New York offices.
Additional Details
This role is tailored for seasoned systematic traders who already have live MFT strategies to manage and grow within an elite trading platform.