Valbonne Capital LLC is looking to solve the problem of alpha generation through quantitative research and trading, by finding a world-class quantitative researcher or trader who can research, test, and refine trading strategies with a direct path from research to live capital deployment.
Requirements
- Proven track record in alpha research and live trading profitability
- Deep understanding of market structure, order flow, arbitrage mechanics, and structured payoffs
- Ability to design, implement, and stress-test strategies
- Strong statistical modeling or ML background applied in a trading context
- Expertise in event-driven or order book-based strategies
- Experience in prop trading, quant hedge funds, crypto-native trading environments, or equities
- Ability to work with high-level programming languages and data analysis tools
Responsibilities
- Research, test, and refine trading strategies with a direct path from research to live capital deployment
- Design, implement, and stress-test strategies
- Take strategies from concept to backtest to live trading with measurable results
- Work directly with the founders to research and refine trading strategies
- Operate independently with high accountability
- Design and implement event-driven or order book-based strategies
- Apply statistical modeling or ML background in a trading context
Other
- Self-directed environment and ability to move quickly from idea to execution
- Comfort working independently with high accountability
- We value experience and passion over formal education
- Ability to share in the rewards of the company through profit-sharing and performance-based bonus
- Remote work arrangement in the United States
