Data Scientist/Developer, Quantitative Trading

Arbeidsgiver: Western Bulk
Stillingstittel: Data Scientist/Developer, Quantitative Trading
Frist: 01.05.2024
Ansettelsesform: Fast

We are seeking a talented Data Scientist/Developer to join our quantitative trading team in Oslo.

Job Description:
As a Data Scientist/Developer, Quantitative Trading, you will be developing and implementing cutting-edge quantitative trading strategies to continuously develop our derivatives trading activities and maintain our competitive edge in the global shipping market.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing algorithmic trading models and strategies to capitalize on market opportunities.
Leveraging advanced data analysis techniques to identify market trends, patterns, and opportunities that inform strategic decisions.
Building and maintaining trading systems and infrastructure to support quantitative trading activities.
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of trading strategies and iterating to improve results over time.
Staying informed about industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies in quantitative trading to drive innovation.

Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and personal attributes:

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
2-5 years of relevant work experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets.
Strong programming skills in Python or other similar languages, with knowledge of machine learning as a plus.
Demonstrated understanding of quantitative trading principles, strategies, and techniques is a plus, but lack of experience can be compensated by interest, curiosity, and drive.
Self-driven with a strong personal interest in quantitative trading and financial markets.
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a plus, but not required.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proven ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Western Bulk can offer a result-driven, transparent and highly flexible workplace with a flat structure and progressive culture that reflects the Scandinavian heritage of the company.

Om arbeidsgiveren

Western Bulk (WB) is an asset-light dry bulk operator and freight trader, operating a fleet of about 100 - 150 Panamax, Supramax and Handysize vessels. The company combines highly commercial trading skills with technology, advanced analytics and risk management to succeed in an extremely competitive and global shipping market.
WB seeks to offer flexible, high-quality ocean freight services to its customers, leveraging on its global trading pattern, relationships and operational expertise. Through its constant presence in the various regional and local freight markets, WB gains valuable market intelligence that it uses to take positions in the market – trying to identify and benefit from short term price variations, trend breaks and arbitrage opportunities. Moreover, value is created by constantly seeking to optimise the scheduling of vessels and cargoes, reducing ballast time and finding ways to operate voyages as efficiently as possible.
Each of WB's six Commercial Teams operate as decentralized profit centres, using ships, cargoes and derivatives for directional play and arbitrage in the market. Risk management is a central part of WB's trading model, and the company also invests heavily in the use of technology and advanced analytics for decision support and market forecasting.
Western Bulk is headquartered in Oslo, and has offices in Singapore, Dubai, Seattle, Santiago (Chile) and Casablanca (Morocco).
For more information, see www.westernbulk.com

Sektor: Privat
Sted: Henrik Ibsensgt. 100, 0255 Oslo
Bransje: Shipping,; Bank, finans og forsikring,; IT
Stillingsfunksjon: Analyse,; IT utvikling / Utvikler (generell)