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Software Developer (and eventually Quantitative Researcher) position at an IT consultancy turned high-frequency HF. Good idea?
Quantitative Researcher and Software Developer positions advertised on the university website. Applied, no tests, one interview, got a job offer. Initially will be for 6 months (probationary period) at 34,500 GBP (+ an undefined bonus) as a Software Developer, then should be able to move to...
HFT Front Running Everyone - 60 Minutes
Anyone watching? Very interesting story. Anybody work for anyone that uses IEX?
Trading Technology- Exchange
Hello all, what are some good reads you recommend from industry that explains exchange technology, latency, execution speed, ECN and such in HFT or algo trading ? Much appreciated!
Scott Peterson Author of "The Quants" Q&A
Scott Peterson is doing a Q&A as a plug for his new book. I know this place is like the anti Reddit but I thought some of you might find it enjoyable http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/w4oyo
UHFT Backtesting
Does anyone know where one could backtest a set of algorithms? What kind of Hardware is rentech, D.E. Shaw , and Citadel using ? I would like feedback from people that put time in at those places.
High Freq Shop vs. Traditional Prop shops
Hey all, So I've come across a range of prop trading firms and I kinda want to split them between high freq. ( Getco , Citadel ) vs, more typical prop shops like Optiver , DRW, Jane Street . (Yes the latter three probably use some high freq stuff but nowhere near as much as the first two.) As an...
Former head of high-frequency at citadel
This guy is a russian physics genius who was the head of Citadel's high-frequency trading group. He left, and a nasty lawsuit followed. Him getting up to $100 million in deferred compensation is mind boggling. I know Citadel pays well, but damm. http://wallstreetdiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/misha…
GETCO vs Jump vs DRW vs Optiver
i was wondering if anyone can shed some insight on the differences between these 4 firms in terms of 1) Culture 2) Compensation 3) Work 4) Selectivity 5) Type of People (schools, majors, degrees, etc.) 6) Interview Questions Thank you!!!
Heard of these high-frequency trading firms?
Has anyone heard of: Sun Trading Knight Capital Bracebridge Capital EWT Hudson River Trading IMC Chicago? What do you think about these firms in terms of pay, prestige etc? Also what do you guys think about electronic trading as a career choice? I would appreciate any helpful insights.
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