Trading Support Specialist at Scientech Research LLC (Shanghai, China)
Scientech Research LLC· Shanghai, China·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
Job Descriptions
- Flexible work schedule arrangement possible, with overtime required during holidays, and night shifts or weekend shifts scheduled as needed.
- Monitor real-time trading activities across domestic and international markets, including transactions, risk exposure, and other relevant data.
- Accurate and timely execute of trading orders using the proprietary quantitative trading system, identify and report any trading issues.
- Assist in optimizing trading execution, risk management, and capital management processes.
- Stay abreast of market trends and collaborate with the technology and strategy teams to enhance trading configurations and systems.
- Develop and maintain automated operations and monitoring tools.
- Reconcile positions and trading data, maintain trade logs, and prepare trading reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Prior experience in quantitative trading is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and proficiency in Python or Bash scripting languages.
- In-depth knowledge of the trading rules and regulations for various asset classes, including stocks, futures, convertible bonds, options, etc.
- Excellent English reading and writing skills.
- Strong execution skills, analytical thinking abilities, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communicator with a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork
- Highly motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Why work at Scientech Research LLC
- Culture: A research-driven, flat organization where "owners" shape the firm's direction. The team is small (~20-25 people), fostering high ownership and impact.
- Work Policy: Multiple offices with in-office presence required. Locations are Jersey City, NJ (HQ) and Shanghai, China.
- Technology: State-of-the-art tech stack (Python, C++, AWS, Linux, Redis, PostgreSQL, React). Works on hard problems at the intersection of finance, AI, and high-performance computing.
- Perks & Environment: Emphasizes intellectual challenge, team events, and being part of a firm that "never stops iterating." Ideal for those who enjoy deep, hard problems in financial markets.