Quantitative Trader / Quantitative Traderess

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to join the team at Schonfeld in Zurich. The ideal candidate will combine rigorous macroeconomic insight with hands-on quantitative trading experience across credit, rates, and related derivatives. In this position, you will develop and maintain systematic models, collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers on trade ideas and risk, and leverage your network of sell-side economists and strategists to stay ahead of market trends.

What You’ll Do

• Design, code, and maintain systematic and semi-systematic trading models spanning corporate bonds, credit ETFs, CDS indices, equity/vol cross-asset overlays, and curve-relative value strategies.
• Build data pipelines, back-testing frameworks, and real-time risk/P&L dashboards in Python/C++ for fixed-income and multi-asset products.
• Conduct deep-dive macro research—integrating fundamentals, flow data, and machine-learning techniques—to generate high-conviction trade ideas.
• Produce concise macroeconomic briefs for Portfolio Managers, distilling complex drivers such as global rates cycles, credit spread dynamics, liquidity, and volatility regimes.
• Partner with Technology and Risk to refine execution algos, hedging rules, and portfolio-trading workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in macroeconomic research, credit volatility trading, and cross-asset systematic strategy design.
• Experience working at a global top-tier multi-manager hedge fund and leading sell-side algo/ETF desks.
• Proven track record in building and calibrating complex economic/financial models—mean-reversion, momentum, convexity, liquidity, and relative-value frameworks.
• Advanced programming skills in Python, C++, and SQL; working knowledge of R/MATLAB and VBA-Excel.
• Experience in credit indices (CDX/iTraxx), bond/ETF micro-structure, and derivatives greeks/risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate quantitative outputs into clear investment theses.
• A Master’s in Finance from a top-tier university and a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Passed the CFA Level I examination.

Who We Are

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture facilitates better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, driven by our talented professionals.

We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, supported by significant investments in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.

Our investment approach includes both internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, focusing on alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 9 countries and 19 offices.

Our Culture

Talent is our strategy. Our success is grounded in our people, and prioritizing our talent is our top focus. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment that encourages idea-sharing at all levels. Committed to investing in our employees, we provide learning and educational opportunities that allow individuals to make a meaningful impact.

We value diversity across identity, thought, people, and perspectives, creating a sense of belonging for all our employees. As a firm, we are dedicated to maintaining a hiring process that is fair, welcoming, and supportive.

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