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Eagle Seven

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Executing algorithmic trading strategies in accordance with the trading desk's objectives ... Assisting quantitative traders in performing research for new trading strategies Requirements

Eagle Seven

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL

Executing algorithmic trading strategies in accordance with the trading desk's objectives ... Assisting quantitative traders in performing research for new trading strategies Requirements

Eagle Seven

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Executing algorithmic trading strategies in accordance with the trading desk's objectives ... Assisting quantitative traders in performing research for new trading strategies Requirements

Eagle Seven

Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL

Eagle Seven is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader to trade futures contract listed on Eurex ... trading financial products (e.g options, futures) * Strong analytical, quantitative, and math ...

Eagle Seven

Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Eagle Seven is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader to trade futures contract listed on Eurex ... trading financial products (e.g options, futures) * Strong analytical, quantitative, and math ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior algorithmic trading quant in the United States is $106,825.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Junior Algorithmic Trading Quant vs Quantitative Research Analyst?

AspectJunior Algorithmic Trading QuantQuantitative Research Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Math, or Finance; programming skillsBachelor's or higher in Math, Stats, or Finance; programming skills
Work EnvironmentTrading firms, hedge funds, prop shopsResearch departments, financial institutions, hedge funds
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in trading firms focusing on algorithmic strategiesUsed across finance sectors for model development
Comparison Search IntentYesYes

The Junior Algorithmic Trading Quant typically focuses on developing and implementing trading algorithms within trading firms, often working closely with traders. In contrast, a Quantitative Research Analyst conducts broader research to develop financial models and strategies, which may be used for trading or risk management. Both roles require strong quantitative skills and programming knowledge, but their primary focus and work environment differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Junior Algorithmic Trading Quant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 5% Summer. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,825 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Low Latency Multi-Asset Algorithmic Trading Quant Developer

Quanta Search

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Our client is one of world's leading providers of advisory and capital market services and the premier provider of liquidity to corporations, governments, and institutions. In the world's key financial centers, we partner with our clients to deliver innovative financial solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial goals. Within the firm, the Quantitative Modeling and Analytics team provides models, analytics, and quantitative support to the fx, rates, credit, and commodities business units to enable them to achieve these goals.
Due to continuing business growth, they are looking to hire an individual to join the algorithmic quantitative analytics team within the QMA group. This individual will be responsible for a range of tasks including
  • Work with senior trading, quant / quant dev, business, and technology management to drive the continued growth of the eTrading business across all foreign exchange, fixed income, and interest rate products
  • Develop and support pricing, hedging and algorithm trading models and software for electronic trading in fixed income, foreign exchange and interest rate markets
  • Develop tools and perform analysis of electronic trading and markets in areas such as liquidity, market structure, profit and loss, and transaction cost analysis
  • Maintain strong knowledge of current markets, technologies, vendors, trends and innovations and adapt the technology and analytics approaches as appropriate
  • Partner with other areas including technology, risk management, and compliance to deploy new or enhanced models and components to production

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in multiple distinct areas including
  • 5+ years of experience in developing electronic and algorithmic trading models and tooling
  • Superior software skills in Java and Python, experience with time-series databases (e.g. kdb) is an advantage
  • Demonstrated experience in hands-on development and deployment of major components into production trading systems
  • Good understanding of complex event processing, low latency and low/zero GC development
  • Superior analysis and debugging skills in support of active production trading operations
  • Strong knowledge of electronic and algorithmic trading markets and products in both fixed income and foreign exchange
  • Commercially oriented with a pragmatic approach to project development and delivery
  • Outstanding communication and team-working skills
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

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