Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Acadian Asset Management
Job overview
The Quant Trader role at Acadian Asset Management involves trading corporate bonds and credit derivatives while collaborating with quantitative developers and portfolio managers to develop and monitor pricing models and strategies.
Responsibilities and impact
The Quant Trader will facilitate trade placements, contribute to research improving pricing models and execution, develop order management frameworks, and enhance transaction cost analysis to support systematic strategies.
Compensation and benefits
The company offers top-notch benefits, a casual office environment, and excellent professional and personal development opportunities, though specific salary details are not provided.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in STEM, statistics, or mathematics, with 10+ years of experience trading corporate bonds and credit derivatives, strong Python programming skills, and familiarity with OMS/EMS platforms; strong analytical and teamwork skills are essential.
Career development
Acadian provides excellent professional and personal development opportunities within a collaborative and transparent culture fostering ingenuity.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is collaborative, transparent, and results-oriented, with a casual office environment and a hybrid work model requiring three days onsite in Boston.
Company information
Acadian Asset Management is a Boston-based quantitative investment firm managing approximately US$121 billion, serving major institutional investors globally, with offices in Singapore, London, and Sydney.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Trading Desk team, working closely with Quantitative Developers, Researchers, and Systematic Credit Portfolio Managers focusing on credit long-short, high-yield, and investment-grade corporate bonds.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Boston with a hybrid work environment requiring onsite presence three days per week.
Application process
Applicants should apply via the Careers section on Acadian's website; accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities by contacting recruiting@acadian-asset.com.
Unique job features
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge pricing models and systematic credit strategies within a leading quantitative investment firm.
Company overview
Acadian Asset Management is a global investment management firm specializing in active and systematic strategies across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset classes. They generate revenue primarily through management fees based on assets under management (AUM) and performance-based fees. Founded in 1986, Acadian is known for its quantitative investment approach, leveraging data analysis and technology to inform investment decisions. The firm has a strong global presence with offices in Boston, London, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, and it emphasizes a collaborative and research-driven culture.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in trading corporate bonds and credit derivatives, emphasizing your understanding of credit market structure and implementation strategies relevant to Acadian's credit long-short and investment-grade portfolios.
Emphasize your Python programming skills, experience with OMS/EMS platforms like Charles River and MarketAxess, and your ability to contribute to systematic order management and transaction cost analysis.
Apply on multiple platforms including Acadian Asset Management's official careers page and LinkedIn to increase your chances of visibility and consideration for the Quant Trader role.
Connect with current employees in Acadian's trading desk or quantitative research teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent market trends in credit bonds or asking about their experience with Acadian’s systematic strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'systematic strategies,' 'credit derivatives,' 'transaction cost models,' 'Python programming,' and 'OMS/EMS platforms' exactly as they appear in the job description to pass initial screenings.
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