Quantitative Researcher

Key Skills

Analytical and Problem solving, Automation, C++, Cloud computing, Data Analysis, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Data pipelines, Finance, Fuel Consumption Monitoring-FCM, Generalization, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Optimization, Post silicon validation, Python Programming, R Programming, Statistics, Unix Operating system

Job Description

We’re looking for a Quantitative Researcher with experience in C++ or Python programming languages. You will perform mathematics-based setups and technical projects. You’ll be joining a small and complex quant team that owns infrastructure and processes and is responsible for managing trading and risk management models from a FX market maker perspective. In this role you will research, plan, develop and implement models and systems involving intricate and complicated statistical formulas.

Responsibilities:

• research, plan and implement models and systems containing statistical formulas
• extract large amounts of data and perform large-scale data analysis to produce actionable business insights
• optimize the automation of testing and production processes
• support migration from on-prem model to the cloud
• develop analytical libraries
• explore and create new data pipelines
• monitor production runs to ensure timely generation of reports
• investigate and diagnose any validation control failures

Essential requirements:

• experience in writing well-documented and clean code in C++ or Python 
• professional background in finance industry
• Unix platform experience 

Following qualifications are beneficial: 

• knowledge of Google Cloud Platform
• experience with data analysis and modelling software such as R, preferred
• university degree in finance, mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering or a related field

OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.