Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative AnalystBoston, MAOur mission is to leverage the firm's large and diverse order flow and resources to increase electronic execution quality for all internal and external customers. We create services that support the enterprise by retaining and enhancing alpha and increasing customer and shareholder value. We will extend these services, where appropriate, to external institutions. We are seeking an equity market professional who will serve as a Quantitative Analyst within the group.Primary ResponsibilitiesOur team is a small group of hands-on problem-solvers focused on trading and data analytics. This is the team that created a buy-side trading platform that was launched last year. Our associates have exceptional interpersonal skills, smoothly navigate large organizations, and are sharply focused on client needs and flawless execution. The Quantitative Analyst is an engineer at heart, extremely details-oriented, capable of creative, independent problem solving in a diverse range of business applications. A strong background in hard sciences, statistics, engineering, and/or mathematics is a must, as is experience with programming.Play a large role in driving and shaping the development of new products and servicesServe as subject matter experts on securities market structureResearch, design, and develop robust analytical offerings, including statistical modeling, financial market data analysis, real-time event processingInvestigate market signals, for example, price and volume prediction modelsCreate and support analytical systems used for comprehensive post-trade performance measurement and attributionWork closely with internal partners to deliver robust, scalable solutionsParticipate in the full product life cycle: proposal, technical development, documentation, training, and marketingEnthusiastically and effectively interact with a wide range of people throughout the firm (technology, legal, compliance, quant analysts, product developers, project management)Have a natural approach to sales and client interactionQualificationsEducation and Experience The successful candidate will have exceptional analytical ability, strong communication skills, and will be able to thrive in a very open team environment. In addition, the successful candidate should have:An advanced degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Finance, Applied Mathematics or other relevant quantitative discipline3-5 years data science experience, preferably in quantitative finance rolesComfort with financial market structure, including market data, exchanges, equity trading, derivatives, trading algorithms, benchmarking, TCA, and market impact modelingComfort with computer programming, particularly including experience analyzing and manipulating large data setsStrong analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneouslyAbility to think creatively, make logical conclusions, and critical decisions without directionProven, effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to all levels of internal and customer audiencesEffective time management skillsAbility to project credibility and authority