Any independent quant trader in london looking for an assistant?

Discussion in 'Hook Up' started by Advaeta, Feb 28, 2025.

  1. Advaeta

    Advaeta

    About myself
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    An ex-meta laid off employee with over decade of experience of building and managing production grade infrastructure at scale. Good in python and passionate about J-curve learning opportunities. Technology excites me

    What I am seeking
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    A london(or uk) based independent solo quant trader who can leverage my skills in lieu of learning and growing opportunities.

    Why now?
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    Tired of corporate politics. I am single, no addiction of any kind. Recently made redundant but have enough savings to sustain for months.

    Risk Capacity
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    I like to take calculated data-driven risk, instead of dreaming to become rich

    Skills
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    DevOps specialist, cloud-architect(AWS) and automation, Strong python, now learning rust for ULL(ultra low latency), strong infrastructure knowledge(didn't work in hedge funds, no knowledge about that side of things), quick learner, empathetic, super kind, down to earth with high ego and pride. Fully dedication and passionate driven

    What I am learning
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    Agentic workflow, RAG, document extraction etc.

    What I am reading
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    Quant trading by E.P. Chan, please suggest more books if you have any recommendation

    What I seek
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    An experience London/uk based mentor or firm who can give me opportunity to grow. OR experienced individuals who like to join forces in creating something bigger. I am also started in startup-ish hedge funds if any and can recommend me.


    Any guidance or lead here would be great
     
    Last edited: Feb 28, 2025
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  2. 2rosy

    2rosy

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  3. Consider building a LinkedIn Profile... and show casing every one of your skills, past jobs, knowledge, goals, projects, work history, interests, the whole kitchen sink... etc., etc., etc.

    On LinkedIn... You have some of the top quants, top trading firms, top data firms, the NYSE exchange, NASD exch, LSEG exch, plus millions of other professionals networking and connecting all from over the world.

    Good Hunting...

    Edge... Have Stop ~ upload_2025-2-28_14-25-31.jpeg ~ Will Trade
     
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  4. lime

    lime

    With that big-tech experience, is it not relatively easy to get another role in London ?
     
  5. cesfx

    cesfx

    OP wants to set up shop, not looking for a job :D
     
  6. lime

    lime