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Overnight Algorithmic Trading Quant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Junior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL

$69K - $89K/yr

Description Our Algorithmic Traders use their expert understanding of the financial markets and ... Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics * Develop, code, maintain and ...

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$150 - $250/hr

At Jane Street, quantitative traders identify market signals, analyze and execute strategies ... algorithmic trading systems, manage risk, develop new businesses, and more. Our trading desks are ...

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Quant Trader, Brooklyn Direct Indexing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$162 - $225/hr

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Execute equity orders across markets using quantitative and algorithmic trading techniques. * Monitor market conditions, liquidity, transaction costs, and execution performance to optimize trade ...

Quantitative Trader (Options)

Chicago, IL

$150K - $200K/yr

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  • Life

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An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences. * 1-4 years of trading experience encompassing algorithmic trading ...

Quant Trader, Brooklyn Direct Indexing

New York, NY · On-site

$162K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Execute equity orders across markets using quantitative and algorithmic trading techniques. * Monitor market conditions, liquidity, transaction costs, and execution performance to optimize trade ...

Quant Trader, Brooklyn Direct Indexing

New York, NY · On-site

$162K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Execute equity orders across markets using quantitative and algorithmic trading techniques. * Monitor market conditions, liquidity, transaction costs, and execution performance to optimize trade ...

Quant Trader, Brooklyn Direct Indexing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$162K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Execute equity orders across markets using quantitative and algorithmic trading techniques. * Monitor market conditions, liquidity, transaction costs, and execution performance to optimize trade ...

... algorithmic trading strategies? We're looking for someone to analyze, adapt and improve the ... Your team You'll be working in the Quantitative Analysis & Development team in New York. The team ...

Graduate Quantitative Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

  • PTO

As a Quant Trader, you will be part of highly motivated team facing the daily challenge of managing ... Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies and algorithms * Solve complex problems to make a ...

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Quantitative Execution Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$128 - $173/hr

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Manage pricing, positioning, and algorithmic trading activity across a range of options market ... Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary ...

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$69K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


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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 softwares 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 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 to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover 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 Chicago, IL

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