About the role
About Us
Atto Trading is a quantitative trading firm operating a portfolio of signal-driven high-frequency strategies in cash equities and futures.
We are building a global, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology to trade global markets. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning & collaboration allows us to solve the world’s hardest problems, together.
As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort.
Responsibilities:
- Develop quantitative strategies with a minimum annual PNL of $2MM USD, Sharpe of 5, and an ROC of >= 75%
- Manage all aspects of developing and managing the strategies, given the firm-provided platform and infrastructure
Requirements
- Bachelor or higher degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Math, Physics)
- Strategy with a proven track record of recent and consistent production performance
- Deep understanding of strategies and research process
- Self-driven
- If applying individually, you must know C++. If applying as a team, at least 1 member needs to be proficient in C++
- AI & Productivity Tools: Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage modern AI tools (e.g., generative AI, code assistants, research and productivity tools) to improve quality, speed, decision-making, and workflow efficiency while maintaining strong judgment, accuracy, and ownership of outcomes
When applying
- Please include your strategy performance data and business plan, and some metrics
- Description of strategies (and/or research without any IP sensitive details)
- Strategy history: idea, research, simulation, production
- Your current position and experience
- If you are applying together as a team, what will everyone contribute? What will you need to hire out or use firm resources for?
Recommended metrics
- Capital requirements, leverage, and book size
- ROC
- Average Daily PNL
- Max Drawdown
- Sharpe
- Holding Period
- Potential Capacity
Benefits
- Formulaic bonus payout based on P&L, Expenses, Sharpe, and ROC
- Location-specific base and benefits