Squarepoint Capital

About Squarepoint Capital

Data-driven investment management for superior returns

🏢 Finance, Corporate, Management Consulting👥 251-1K📅 Founded 2014📍 London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Key Highlights

  • Headquartered in London, UK with a global presence
  • Over 300 employees specializing in quantitative strategies
  • Focus on institutional clients with a diverse portfolio
  • Strong emphasis on risk management and technology

Squarepoint Capital is a prominent investment management firm headquartered in London, specializing in quantitative trading and investment strategies. With a team of over 300 professionals, Squarepoint leverages advanced technology and data analytics to manage a diverse portfolio for institutional c...

🎁 Benefits

Squarepoint Capital offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous PTO policy. Employees also h...

🌟 Culture

Squarepoint Capital fosters a culture of intellectual rigor and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and collaboration among its teams....

Skills & Technologies

Overview

Squarepoint Capital is hiring a High-Touch Execution Strategist to enhance their Quant Execution Analytics team. You'll collaborate with traders and quants to improve execution processes and onboard new trading flows, requiring proficiency in Python and KDB.

Job Description

Who you are

You have 2–4 years of experience in a High-Touch execution role, where you've developed a strong understanding of market microstructures and trading practices. Your proficiency in Python and/or KDB allows you to analyze transaction costs effectively and recommend improvements. You possess strong analytical and communication skills, enabling you to liaise effectively with traders and external counterparties. Familiarity with transaction cost analysis (TCA) is essential, and experience with project management tools and methodologies will help you thrive in this role. Your Git and Jupyter skills are a plus, as they will aid in your collaboration with quantitative developers and strategists.

What you'll do

As a High-Touch Execution Strategist, you will be responsible for interfacing with traders, execution quants, and external counterparties to design and improve execution processes. You will collect market intelligence and analyze market microstructures to enhance trading strategies. Your role will involve reviewing transaction costs and coordinating with traders and quantitative developers to recommend trading improvements. You will also promote and enforce best trading practices on the High-Touch desk, ensuring that all processes align with industry standards. Additionally, you will onboard new products to trade, collaborating closely with strategists to understand their requirements and integrate new flows into the execution pipeline.

What we offer

At Squarepoint Capital, you will join a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where your contributions will directly impact trading strategies across asset classes. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals dedicated to excellence in execution analytics, providing you with a platform for professional growth and development.

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