Volatility Junior Quant Researcher

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Summary: We are seeking a Volatility Junior Quant Researcher to assist senior traders, develop systematic strategies, and maintain trading desk procedures. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to grow with a company seeking raw talent 2. Work with Volatility Senior Traders and learn all aspects of trading 3. Develop and monitor systematic strategies **We aim to grow in the short and medium term. Grow with us!** -------------------------------------------------------------- We are constantly searching for raw talent, no matter the field of expertise. We tend to hire individuals with scientific backgrounds, but all applications are welcome. Formal education in finances is not required, but interest in financial markets is definitely a must! ### **Volatility Junior Quant Researcher** Location: Madrid 20 September 2022 ### **Responsibilities** * Work with Volatility Senior Traders to assist and learn all aspect of trading and execution. * Develop and monitor systematic strategies. * Maintain and improve existing report and procedures within the trading desk ### **Desired skills** * MSc in maths, physics, engineering or other quantitative field. * PhD or similar research experience will be strongly valued * Sound knowledge of statistics and probability * Strong programming skills in Python. C\+\+\\C\# will be positively valued * Strong communications skills in English. * At least basic knowledge on Black\-Scholes Option Pricing Theory is required. Find some references below: + The Volatility Smile (Derman and Miller). + Trading Volatility (Colin Bennett). + Options, Futures And Other Derivatives (John Hull).