Data Scientist / Algorithmic Trading Strategist - Limassol

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Position Details
Reference No.
98805
Title
Data Scientist / Algorithmic Trading Strategist - Limassol
Employment Type
Full Time
Available Positions
1
Location(s):
Limassol
Posted On:
31/05/2019
Contact Details
Company
Career Masters Recruitment & Selection Services
Contact Person
Nicos Constantinides
Address
Limassol Roussos Tower, Office 702
Corner Anexartisias & Kyriakou Matsi,
3302, Limassol, Cyprus

Limassol
Phones
+357 25004153
Email
vacancies@careermasters.eu
Job Description

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate for the Data Scientist position, to work for an Investment and Brokerage start-up company in Limassol.

Responsibilities:

  • Researching and developing quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes (FX, Stocks, Commodities, Rates)
  • Work very close with the Head of the desk to improve the infrastructure and automation of the desk across both the Brokerage and Portfolio Management businesses
  • Automate flows for financial time series data storage and build Machine Learning models to extract edge from the market
  • Build Machine Learning models for the analysis of proprietary data and optimisation of trading operations
  • Development of asset allocation models and front office tools using Python and Tensorflow

The ideal candidate should possess the following hard skills:

  • Masters degree (or at a minimum relevant certifications) from a top tier university (Computational Finance, Data Science & Machine Learning, Financial Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Maths are preferred)
  • Bachelor degree from a top tier university (Maths, Software Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering are preferred)
  • Software Engineering skills (of ideal candidate): Python, Tensorflow, Q/Kdb+, Working with APIs (FIX protocol is a plus), AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Serverless applications, Github
  • Languages: Greek & English at a minimum. You are expected to speak very good English, as Finance is an English speaking field and you need to be able to communicate with counterparties and firms that are English speaking.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly both in writing and verbally

We are looking for our client to add an exceptional candidate that is hungry and motivated, but can display a balanced character. We are looking for natural problem solvers and extremely fast learners. If you are a team-player, seriously entrepreneurial with a growth mindset, intellectually sharp, with a keen interest in Finance and Algorithmic Trading Strategies, and someone that wants to build and grow WITH the firm, then we want to speak to you. If you have a public servant mindset don’t even bother applying.

Applicants should submit their CV to zoe@careermasters.eu quoting the name of the position in the subject line of the email.

Due to high volume of received applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.Β 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.