Algorithmic Trader (Algo Trader)
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About the Role
Mena Capital Financial Services LLC is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader with 3+ years of experience to design, develop, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement profitable algorithmic trading strategies
- Build, test, and optimize automated trading systems for live market execution
- Develop AI and machine learning models for market prediction and signal generation
- Create low latency execution algorithms to improve order execution quality
- Monitor live trading systems and ensure maximum uptime and performance
- Analyze market microstructure, liquidity, volatility, and trading opportunities
- Perform quantitative research using historical and real time market data
- Backtest strategies using robust statistical methodologies
- Optimize trading algorithms based on performance metrics
- Integrate trading algorithms with various APIs and execution platforms
- Manage trading risk through automated risk management systems
- Maintain and improve existing algorithmic trading infrastructure
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Algorithmic Trading or Quantitative Trading
- Strong knowledge of algorithmic trading architecture and automated execution
- Hands on experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning applications in financial markets
- Experience developing and deploying multi strategy trading algorithms
- Excellent understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, C#, Java (preferred)
- Experience with SQL, APIs, FIX Protocol, REST APIs, WebSocket APIs
- Hands on experience with Trading Technologies (TT Platform), CQG (CQA/CQG Platform), and cTrader
- Experience with statistical modeling and quantitative analysis
Full Job Posting
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader (Algo Trader) to join our trading team in Dubai.
- The ideal candidate will have strong hands on experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying algorithmic trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
- The candidate should possess excellent knowledge of AI driven trading models, quantitative analysis, and trading platforms including Trading Technologies (TT), CQG (CQA/CQG), and cTrader.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement profitable algorithmic trading strategies.
- Build, test, and optimize automated trading systems for live market execution.
- Develop AI and machine learning models for market prediction and signal generation.
- Create low latency execution algorithms to improve order execution quality.
- Monitor live trading systems and ensure maximum uptime and performance.
- Analyze market microstructure, liquidity, volatility, and trading opportunities.
- Perform quantitative research using historical and real time market data.
- Backtest strategies using robust statistical methodologies.
- Optimize trading algorithms based on performance metrics.
- Integrate trading algorithms with various APIs and execution platforms.
- Manage trading risk through automated risk management systems.
- Maintain and improve existing algorithmic trading infrastructure.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Algorithmic Trading or Quantitative Trading.
- Strong knowledge of algorithmic trading architecture and automated execution.
- Hands on experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning applications in financial markets.
- Experience developing and deploying multi strategy trading algorithms.
- Excellent understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading.
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, C#, Java (preferred).
- Experience working with SQL, APIs, FIX Protocol, REST APIs, WebSocket APIs.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Experience with statistical modeling and quantitative analysis.
Required Trading Platform Experience
- Trading Technologies (TT Platform)
- CQG (CQA/CQG Platform)
- cTrader
- Multi broker execution platforms
- FIX connectivity
- API integration for automated trading
AI & Quantitative Expertise
- Machine Learning models
- Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- Predictive Analytics
- Time Series Forecasting
- Statistical Arbitrage
- Market Making Algorithms
- Trend Following Algorithms
- Mean Reversion Strategies
- High Frequency Trading (HFT) concepts
- Risk Analytics
- Portfolio Optimization
Preferred Experience
- Experience in Futures, Commodities, Forex, CFDs, Equities, or Cryptocurrency markets.
- Knowledge of exchange connectivity and order routing systems.
- Experience with low latency trading environments.
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters, or other market data feeds.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS or Azure is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong quantitative mindset
- Excellent analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in fast moving markets
- Strong decision making ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Team oriented with a collaborative approach
- Results driven and performance focused
Employment Type & Location
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Work Location: In person
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