Associate​/VP, Credit Systematic Algo Trader

Overview

We are looking to add a systematic trader to the High Yield Credit Trading team. This role focuses on building and deploying automated market making strategies for both single name and portfolios of HY corporate bonds. The position sits within the broader High Yield trading desk with a mandate to scale systematic pricing capabilities and develop systematic trading strategies. You will work with traders, salespeople, and customers to drive PNL and market share gains within high yield markets.

• Price client inquiry across multiple electronic and voice channels
• Manage risk in the largest book on the High Yield Desk through single line voice trading and cross asset hedging
• Monitor live strategies, with focus on PnL attribution, drawdown control, and risk exposures
• Research and develop quantitative models for corporate bond returns and pricing in partnership with QSG and Technology groups
• Partner closely with HY traders to codify discretionary views into systematic frameworks
• Build and enhance backtesting tools, signal generation pipelines, and performance analytics
• Work with large, often noisy datasets including TRACE data
• Contribute to automation and scaling of trading workflows across the desk

• 2 to 7 years of experience in systematic trading or quantitative research
• Strong understanding of markets with credit experience a plus
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Ability to develop trading signals or models in a research or production environment
• Solid foundation in statistics, time series analysis, and data science techniques
• Familiarity with market microstructure, particularly in OTC credit markets, is preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with discretionary traders

1st shift (United States of America)

40

Pay range: $ - $ annualized salary. Discretionary incentive eligible.

Eligible for industry‑leading benefits including paid time off and other resources to support employee well‑being.