Quantitative Systematic Trader - Experienced Hire (Quantitative Trading)

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm combining trading, technology, quantitative research, machine learning, and advanced analysis of financial markets, with a focus on derivatives.

What you will do

• Investigate systematic trading ideas using market data, mathematics, statistics, and programming.
• Identify patterns in large datasets and transform them into trading signals.
• Backtest trading strategies and analyze their performance.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, strategists, and traders to refine ideas and strategies.
• Contribute research that influences trading decisions across the firm.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to understand and explain complex ideas clearly.
• Experience writing code to process and analyze large datasets, especially in Python.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and strong interest in strategic games or competitive activities.
• Passion for financial problems with real-time impact; previous finance experience is not required.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ or other low-level programming languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, non-hierarchical working culture across research, engineering, and trading.
• Opportunities to solve complex technical challenges through research, development, and trading-related work.
• Casual office environment.
• Focus on continuous professional and personal development.
• Industry-leading work-life balance.