Quantitative Trader, Associate

Company

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At

9/1/2025

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Description

Quantitative Trader, Associate

London, New York, or Hong Kong

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Quant Trader to join one of our Systematic Portfolio Management teams. In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of quantitative trading strategies and support ongoing research initiatives within the team.

You will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As a Quant Trader, you will work in collaboration with one of our Systematic Portfolio Managers, focusing on Quantitative Event-Driven trading. Your responsibilities will encompass:

Designing and implementing statistical arbitrage trading strategies, including idea generation, strategy back-testing, and analysis
Developing and maintaining our portfolio risk models
Supporting the improvement of our Python-based systematic trading code base, upholding our standards of reliability and efficiency
Conducting end-of-day processes, including the organization of trade logs, recording daily P&L, and assisting with compliance procedures.
Ensuring the integrity of large-scale security data by performing rigorous cleaning, maintenance, and validation processes.
Contributing to ad hoc analytic projects, further expanding your financial and analytic knowledge
We will provide comprehensive training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field from a top-ranking institution
Prior financial experience is not required but is considered a plus.
1 to 5 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, or a related technical field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong analytical and modeling skills
Proficiency in Python and pandas
Exceptionally motivated, detail-oriented, hard-working, and of the highest integrity

BAM EMPLOYEE PERKS

Work in one of our beautiful offices: London, New York or Hong Kong
Daily access to BAM kitchen stocked with various, snacks, teas & coffees, soft drinks, etc.
Daily lunch delivery services provided by BAM
First-class fitness facility with showers and changing room facilities