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The Trade Desk

Trading Specialist

Denver, CO · On-site

Strong quantitative skills using tools such as MS Excel, Vertica and Power BI * Ability to ... The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit ...

Intel

Senior SoC Chiplet Architect

Fort Collins, CO

... quantitative trade studies across performance, power, area, cost/yield, and schedule; identify bottlenecks and propose architecture-level mitigations 2. Partner with packaging/manufacturing ...

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How much do quant trader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for quant trader in Colorado is $178,473.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,400.00 and $209,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quant trader?

A Quant Trader, or Quantitative Trader, is a finance professional who uses mathematical models, statistical analysis, and algorithmic strategies to identify and execute trading opportunities. They work at hedge funds, investment banks, or proprietary trading firms to develop and refine trading strategies based on market data. Quant Traders leverage programming skills, machine learning, and financial knowledge to optimize trade execution and manage risk. Their goal is to generate consistent profits by capitalizing on inefficiencies in financial markets.

What does a quant trader do?

A typical day for a Quant Trader involves analyzing large sets of market data, developing and backtesting algorithmic trading strategies, and monitoring trades to ensure execution is aligned with the models. You may also spend time collaborating with other traders, data scientists, and software engineers to improve trading systems or adjust strategies in response to changing market conditions. The role often includes regular review meetings and quick decision-making, requiring you to stay current with market news and trends. This fast-paced environment offers both challenging intellectual work and opportunities for continuous learning and professional advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quant trader?

To thrive as a Quant Trader, you need a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, programming (often Python or C++), and financial theory, typically supported by a degree in a quantitative discipline. Familiarity with data analysis libraries, trading platforms, and knowledge of modeling software like MATLAB or R is crucial, and certifications like CFA or FRM can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and clear communication help quant traders excel in fast-moving, team-oriented environments. These skills are vital for developing, testing, and executing complex trading strategies in competitive financial markets.

How much do quant traders make?

Quant traders typically earn a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 annually, with total compensation often exceeding $500,000 including bonuses and profit sharing. Compensation varies based on experience, firm size, and performance, with successful traders earning significantly more through performance-based incentives.

How much does a quant trader earn?

Quant traders typically earn a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 annually, with total compensation often exceeding $300,000 when including bonuses and profit sharing. Compensation varies based on experience, firm size, and performance, with successful traders earning significantly more through performance-based incentives.

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Infographic showing various Quant Trader job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $178,473 per year, or $85.8 per hour.

Quant Trader, Market Making

Fanatics Betting & Gaming

Denver, CO

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About the role
Fanatics Markets is Fanatics' prediction market platform, letting users trade contracts across sports, finance, economics, culture, and crypto. We're building out our trading desk to provide liquidity, manage risk, and ensure tight, fair markets across our contract slate. We're looking for a Senior Trader with hands-on market making experience to help scale this function as we expand into new states and asset classes.

What you'll do

  • Make markets and manage risk across sports and financial prediction contracts
  • Design and develop pricing models to generate real-time fair values for event-driven outcomes
  • Partner with product and engineering to productionize models for live trading
  • Monitor, validate, and iterate on production models, continuously improving predictive accuracy and trading outcomes while ensuring robustness and operational stability of pricing models
  • Identify and execute market-take opportunities arising from model insights and prediction-market dynamics
  • Design & implement trading strategies to maximise volume and revenue while scaling automated decision-making
  • Partner with product, quant, engineering, and compliance teams to launch new markets and contract types

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Economics).
  • 2+ years of professional trading or modeling experience in fast moving competitive environments such as  market making, options/derivatives, prop trading, or sports betting trading
  • Experience integrating data and models into production
  • Strong grasp of trading concepts, with the ability to think critically about uncertainty and model assumptions
  • Python proficiency, including strong experience with data manipulation, statistical analysis, and automation.
  • Passion for and strong understanding of sports and event-driven markets
  • Flexibility with working hours to align with global sporting schedules.

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE-a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

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