Trading & Execution

About the Role

Day-to-day, you will work closely with the Principal to analyze market themes, develop data-driven trading strategies, and maintain a constant pulse on exposure. You will be the primary support to the Founder, handling daily trade execution across various asset classes and ensuring adherence to firm mandates.

The team at Deeter Analytics values agility, intellectual honesty, and discretion, and is looking for someone who shares these values and is able to think in bets, understanding expected value and making rapid-fire calculations when the environment is shifting.

What You Will Do

• Handle daily trade execution across various asset classes, including equities, derivatives, and potentially commodities
• Work closely with the Principal to analyze market themes and develop data-driven trading strategies
• Maintain a constant pulse on exposure and ensure adherence to firm mandates
• Provide quantitative support to the Founder, including data analysis and risk management
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including counterparties and service providers
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and developments, and apply this knowledge to inform trading decisions
• Collaborate with the team to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge

What We Are Looking For

• A strong background in decision science, with a demonstrated ability to think in bets and understand expected value
• A calculated temperament, with the ability to remain clinical and disciplined in high-pressure situations
• Inherent sharpness, with a track record of winning in competitive, high-stakes environments
• Absolute discretion and integrity, with a strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• A natural ability to manage risk and make high-pressure decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and outside the box

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a private investment office or similar environment
• Knowledge of trading strategies and risk management techniques
• Familiarity with financial markets and instruments, including equities, derivatives, and commodities

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work with a small, discreet team in a private investment office
• A unique and challenging role that requires precision, intellectual honesty, and a deep understanding of market themes
• Ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge
• A competitive compensation package, including a remote work stipend and other benefits
• The opportunity to work remotely and flexibly, with a focus on results rather than hours worked

• Be prepared to discuss your experience with decision science and risk management, and how you have applied these skills in previous roles
• Highlight your ability to think critically and outside the box, and provide examples of times when you have done so
• Emphasize your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and your ability to work well under pressure
• Show a willingness to learn and adapt, and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Be prepared to discuss your understanding of market trends and developments, and how you stay up-to-date with industry news and developments
• Consider creating a portfolio or examples of your work to demonstrate your skills and experience