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TransMarket Group

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

... automated trading software platform * Work closely with our strategy teams to understand how they ... Strong knowledge of engineering software systems for low latency * Excellent technical and non ...

TransMarket Group

Junior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL

$69K - $89K/yr

... software and build and improve trading strategies. As a Junior Algorithmic Trader, you will have ... and automated trading systems * Learn and master object-oriented programming languages (C++ and ...

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Maintain expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems * Build and ... Programming proficiency and experience (C++, Python) * Proficiency and experience in Linux ...

TransMarket Group

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

... automated trading software platform * Work closely with our strategy teams to understand how they ... Strong knowledge of engineering software systems for low latency * Excellent technical and non ...

TransMarket Group

Junior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

... software and build and improve trading strategies. As a Junior Algorithmic Trader, you will have ... and automated trading systems * Learn and master object-oriented programming languages (C++ and ...

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Junior Algorithmic Trader

Aguadilla, PR

Grupo Oricteropo Tropical
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$59K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description

Our Algorithmic Traders use their expert understanding of the financial markets and market microstructure to develop relative value arbitrage trading software and build and improve trading strategies. As a Junior Algorithmic Trader, you will have the opportunity to experience relative value arbitrage trading paired with innovative software. You will partner with Senior Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading. From researching and analyzing high-frequency tick data and trading performance, to building mathematical models and performing time series analysis, you will experience a deep dive into real-time trading and gain exposure to build your expertise. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, technically analytical, and has the desire to learn and apply programming skills in a fast-paced environment (Python, C++). 

Responsibilities

  • Work with Senior Algorithmic Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading
  • Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
  • Learn and master object-oriented programming languages (C++ and Python)
  • Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
  • Develop, code, maintain and support production quality automated trading software and strategies
  • Improve strategies and trade execution by performing post trade analyses and developing prediction models

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field, such as but not limited to STEM or Finance, with a graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027, or 1-2 years of pertinent industry experience 
  • Required courses: Data structures, Probability, Statistics, and Linear Algebra
  • Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
  • Proficiency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, C++, Python, and/or Java preferred 
  • Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
  • Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading, such as, but not limited t,o personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discovery days, industry-related student groups or clubs, and/or prior internship experience preferred 
  • Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling, and/or machine learning
  • Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
  • Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
  • This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Aguadilla, PR

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