High frequency Trader (HFT)

You are looking for a High-Frequency Trader (HFT) at Shah Equity, a Private Equity and Hedge Fund firm specializing in high-frequency trading strategies. As a High-Frequency Trader, your responsibilities will include executing rapid trades, optimizing trading strategies, monitoring markets, managing risks, and collaborating with team members to drive profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively execute rapid trades across proprietary accounts with precision and adherence to predefined strategies.
• Utilize in-house developed algorithms and strategies to optimize execution speed and accuracy.
• Monitor markets in real-time to identify patterns, arbitrage opportunities, and potential risks.
• Implement strict risk controls to ensure adherence to trading limits and firm policies.
• Track and report daily performance metrics, highlighting wins, losses, and areas for improvement.
• Work with quants and portfolio managers to enhance existing strategies and develop new profitable approaches.
• Ensure optimal performance of trading systems, reporting any discrepancies or issues immediately.
• Follow all company policies, SEC regulations, and proprietary protocols to ensure secure and compliant trading operations.

Qualifications Required:

• Proven experience as a High-Frequency Trader or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. stock markets, particularly scalping strategies.
• Proficiency in Python and algorithmic trading methodologies.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to working night shifts aligned with U.S. market hours.

Please note that the job requires a track record of 20% monthly P&L percentage. You are looking for a High-Frequency Trader (HFT) at Shah Equity, a Private Equity and Hedge Fund firm specializing in high-frequency trading strategies. As a High-Frequency Trader, your responsibilities will include executing rapid trades, optimizing trading strategies, monitoring markets, managing risks, and collaborating with team members to drive profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively execute rapid trades across proprietary accounts with precision and adherence to predefined strategies.
• Utilize in-house developed algorithms and strategies to optimize execution speed and accuracy.
• Monitor markets in real-time to identify patterns, arbitrage opportunities, and potential risks.
• Implement strict risk controls to ensure adherence to trading limits and firm policies.
• Track and report daily performance metrics, highlighting wins, losses, and areas for improvement.
• Work with quants and portfolio managers to enhance existing strategies and develop new profitable approaches.
• Ensure optimal performance of trading systems, reporting any discrepancies or issues immediately.
• Follow all company policies, SEC regulations, and proprietary protocols to ensure secure and compliant trading operations.

Qualifications Required:

• Proven experience as a High-Frequency Trader or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. stock markets, particularly scalping strategies.
• Proficiency in Python and algorithmic trading methodologies.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to working night shifts aligned with U.S. market hours.

Please note that the job requires a track record of 20% monthly P&L percentage.