Quant Trader

We are seeking a motivated, ambitious, and resourceful Quant Trader & Developer with a background in C++ and Python to learn how to analyze and trade the markets while designing and developing the tools and infrastructure at Laniakea. Laniakea gives new employees the opportunity to learn from experts in the derivatives industry and build their job around them. 

Company Description 

Launched last year, Laniakea is a lean, high-growth hedge fund specializing in relative value (RV) volatility strategies across multiple asset classes. The company combines rigorous analysis with industry experience to provide investors exposure to an underrepresented asset class. Our small, dynamic team of five is spread across London, Sydney, and the USA, and as a young startup, we’re looking for a hire who is excited to grow with us, get hands-on, and adapt in a fast-paced environment 

Requirements

Qualities...

We are looking for a motivated Quant Trader to join an entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, dedication, ethics, and tenacity are highly rewarded. We seek individuals who have a proven track record of delivering results and willingness to work outside the regular job function when needed. Our traders must remain calm yet highly focused and effective when under duress, such as when a time-sensitive process fails. In this role you will be collaborating proactively with various teams, including management, operations, technology and external brokers / counterparties. This individual will join our team to assist in all aspects of our daily trading operations, which include trading, market research, portfolio analysis, and a host of other activities essential to the ongoing operations. Hours are primarily Asian market hours.

Summary of Job Functions 

• This shift is focused on Asia; hours are primarily Asia market...