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Eagle Seven Algorithmic Trader - Amsterdam in Chicago, Illinois
Eagle Seven Europe, B.V. is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader for our Amsterdam office to trade futures contract listed on Eurex, ICE, and CME. The trader, along with the Head of the Desk, will be responsible for managing all aspects of trading desk operations. The right candidate will have a passion for capital markets, work well in a collaborative team setting, and be a motivated self-starter.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Operating grey and black box algorithmic trading strategies in accordance with the trading desk’s objectives
Monitoring of trading activity and positions consistently throughout the shift
Performing research and post trade analysis using the firm’s research tools on a variety of algorithmic trading strategies to improve profitability of existing models
Applying expertise in market microstructure, historical tick data, and quantitative modeling to conduct research and develop new sources of alpha
Working closely with strategy developers to collaborate, propose, and test certain strategy specific code changes related to execution, pricing, and risk management
Communicating with risk managers and internal technology groups regarding production issues
Building and maintaining quantitative modeling tools and analytics
Working with back office to solve for trade breaks, position & activity reconciliation exceptions
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, business/finance, or related field
4-6 years’ experience trading financial products (e.g options, futures)
Strong analytical, quantitative, and math skills
Experience with Python
Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple tasks in a complex and fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong work ethic and team player focused on contributing to the success of the trading desk