Quantitative Trader

The Opportunity

Join a leading investment platform in Zurich, where rigorous macroeconomic insight meets hands-on quantitative trading expertise across various asset classes. Collaborate and innovate within a dynamic environment, developing systematic models and actively contributing to a high-performing team.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain trading models focused on corporate bonds, credit ETFs, CDS indices, and more.
• Build robust data pipelines and back-testing frameworks, alongside real-time risk and P&L dashboards using Python and C++.
• Conduct deep macroeconomic research, integrating a variety of data sources and machine-learning techniques to formulate investment strategies.
• Produce concise macroeconomic briefs that encapsulate key market drivers for investment professionals.
• Collaborate with Technology and Risk teams to enhance execution algorithms and optimize portfolio trading processes.

Your Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in macroeconomic research, credit volatility trading, and the design of systematic strategies.
• Background in a top-tier multi-manager hedge fund or leading algo/ETF desks on the sell side.
• Proven ability in constructing and calibrating advanced economic and financial models.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python and C++, with additional familiarity in SQL, R, MATLAB, and VBA-Excel.
• Experience with credit indices, bond and ETF micro-structure, and derivatives risk management.
• Strong communication skills, adept at translating quantitative analysis into informative investment insights.
• Master’s degree in Finance from a reputable institution, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• CFA Level I certification is an asset.

About Us

Discover your potential at a global multi-strategy and multi-manager investment firm dedicated to delivering risk-adjusted returns. Our emphasis on talent, collaboration, and innovation fuels our success across diverse market conditions.

Our Commitment to Culture

We place talent at the forefront of our operations, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard. Our investment in employee development fosters a supportive environment conducive to growth and learning. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating a fair hiring process that welcomes unique perspectives.