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Presto

Algorithmic trading and financial services

Quantitative Developer

Quantitative DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSouth KoreaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or another quantitative discipline is required.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python is required.
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming is required.
  • Experience in Unix/Linux environments is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment is required.
  • Strong analytical skills are required.
  • Ability to take initiative and work without detailed guidance or supervision is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with and support quantitative researchers and traders on signal/alpha and strategy development.
  • Collaborate with external exchanges to integrate and optimize trading operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and data exchange.
  • Build robust, expandable research infrastructure, including global market data analysis, automated alpha/signal search, simulation, and performance evaluation.
  • Build a platform to process all parts of quantitative trading, including data processing, model building, optimization, and execution.
  • Build visualization, monitoring, and reporting tools for live trading and simulation, covering market, position, profit and loss, and other trading-related statistics.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience and a proven track record in the software development industry or relevant experience, such as a portfolio of achievement while in a Master's or Ph.D. program.
  • Experience in quantitative analysis and algorithms.
  • Strong knowledge of probability and statistics, such as machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, or natural language processing.
  • Proficient English communication skills for business conversations and written communication.

About the Company

Presto

Algorithmic trading and financial services

Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm. The company uses quantitative research, data, and software systems to develop trading signals and execute strategies across financial markets. It serves institutional counterparties, trading venues, investors, and internal portfolio teams. Its operating model centers on research, engineering, trading, risk, and middle-office functions operating across Asian financial centers. Teams work across quantitative research, trading, software engineering, data, risk, operations, and business development. The business combines technical knowledge, practical execution, and ongoing support across the markets it serves.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2014

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