eFX Quantitative Analyst, AVP - Global Markets
About the position State Street’s electronic foreign exchange offering is a core component of our product range, making markets directly with counterparts, on exchanges and e-trading venues around the globe. Since inception we have sustained a considerable growth trajectory, becoming a significant player in this space by expanding our market making, algorithmic and benchmark execution capabilities. We are looking to hire at the AVP level in Boston or New Jersey to help sustain our aggressive growth trajectory. We seek candidates with have 2 - 3 years of experience in eFX or systematic high frequency trading. They will apply expertise in statistical and machine learning techniques to bespoke high frequency, asynchronous datasets to produce automated trading strategies for the eFX business. They will be joining a successful, innovative, and supportive team, and their contributions will directly influence our strategic direction. This role offers extensive opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about innovation in eFX, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Apply expertise in statistical and machine learning techniques to bespoke high frequency, asynchronous datasets to produce automated trading strategies for the eFX business.
Requirements
- 2 - 3 years of experience in eFX or systematic high frequency trading
- Creative thinkers who are motivated by challenging problems
- Self-starter, who is hungry to learn
- Postgraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related discipline.
- Experience with statistical methods and machine learning
- Experience with a data analysis & modelling language (e.g. Python, Matlab, etc.)
- 3 - 5 years eFX trading experience
- Experience of automated pricing and risk management for principal electronic trading books
- Experience developing with a production system language (e.g. Java, C++, etc.)
- Experience with using Git for version control
- Experience of back-testing and implementing signals based on high frequency asynchronous tick data
- Experience of using artificial intelligence for time series forecasting
Benefits
- retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
- insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
- paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
- access to our Employee Assistance Program
- incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
- eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
- inclusive development opportunities
- flexible work-life support
- paid volunteer days
- vibrant employee networks
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