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Quantitative Trader

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Quantitative Traders not only become experts in trading ...

$150K - $200K/yr

This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Quantitative Traders not only become experts in trading ...

This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Quantitative Traders not only become experts in trading ...

Quantitative Trader

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Quantitative Traders not only become experts in trading ...

Quantitative Trader

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$300K/yr

Quantitative Trader $280000 - $300000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent $300K base plus ... Technology is central to the firm's approach, with traders and engineers working closely together ...

At Jane Street, quantitative traders identify market signals, analyze and execute strategies ... General programming experience is a plus, but knowing a particular programming language is not ...

All Options is looking for a Quantitative Trader to join our Trading team in our Austin, TX office ... Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, or others). * Ability to perform under pressure and remain ...

Permanent Quantitative Trader/Portfolio Manager - HFT Futures - New York/Chicago/Amsterdam/London ... Previous successful candidates have degrees in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science ...

Quantitative Trader

Manhattan, NY ยท Hybrid

$150K - $225K/yr

The ETF trading group at GTS is seeking applications to join our Quantitative Trader program. The ... Strong programming skills in Python. * Excellent communication skills: the ability to express ...

Quantitative Trader

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Quantitative Trader Full Time Chicago, IL, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1009 Salary Range: $100 ... You will work with our team of traders and engineers to improve and optimize current strategies ...

All Options is looking for a Quantitative Trader to join our Trading team in our Austin, TX office ... Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, or others). * Ability to perform under pressure and remain ...

Quantitative Trader

Manhattan, NY ยท Hybrid

$150K - $225K/yr

Overview The ETF trading group at GTS is seeking applications to join our Quantitative Trader ... Strong programming skills in Python. * Excellent communication skills: the ability to express ...

Quantitative Trader

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Overview The ETF trading group at GTS is seeking applications to join our Quantitative Trader ... Strong programming skills in Python. * Excellent communication skills: the ability to express ...

You'll be paired with experienced quantitative traders who will teach you how to identify market ... General programming experience is a plus, but knowing a particular programming language is not ...

All Options is looking for a Quantitative Trader to join our Trading team in our Austin, TX office ... Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, or others). * Ability to perform under pressure and remain ...

About the Position At Jane Street, quantitative traders identify market signals, analyze and ... General programming experience is a plus, but knowing a particular programming language is not ...

You'll be paired with experienced quantitative traders who will teach you how to identify market ... General programming experience is a plus, but knowing a particular programming language is not ...

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Quantitative Trader

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

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Posted 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, operate, and improve high-performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues.

  • Learn the trade flow process through mentorship and training, eventually integrating into strategy deployment and operation.

  • Collaborate with software engineers to enhance and develop the firm's trading strategies.


Job description

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide

THE ROLE

Our Quantitative Traders are responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of high-performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues around the world. During an intensive period of mentorship and training in trade floor operations, Quantitative Traders learn the intricacies of each step of the trade flow process, eventually integrating into strategy deployment and operation.

This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Quantitative Traders not only become experts in trading technology and its interaction with the market, but they also play a crucial role in the evolution of market micro structure and the driving forces behind liquidity. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space.

THE CANDIDATE
  • Excellent academic background. Hard sciences preferred - physics, chemistry, engineering or math, statistics
  • Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude.
  • Programming experience isrequired (Python, SQL, Java or C++ are a plus).
  • The ability to communicate information precisely and with agility.
  • A physicalizer; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare.
  • Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team.
  • Team player: authentic, genuine person who is capable of working collective goals.
  • Prior experience with trading, strategy games or poker, is helpful but not required.
  • No finance background is necessary.
THE PROCESS

After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online test will be sent via email. This test is from a service called Hackerrank so please be on the lookout. After passing the OA, we will contact you to arrange a phone screen. We looking forward to meeting you!

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation. See our careers page for more information)

Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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