Austin, TX · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
THE ROLE Virtu's trading desks operate globally across a wide range of asset classes, leveraging our advanced trading technology to develop and enhance our strategies and trading operations across ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
THE ROLE Virtu's trading desks operate globally across a wide range of asset classes, leveraging our advanced trading technology to develop and enhance our strategies and trading operations across ...
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$110 - $190/hr
Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and ...
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$110 - $190/hr
Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$110 - $190/hr
Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$110 - $190/hr
Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and ...
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$200K/yr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
$200K/yr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145K/yr
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge ... What you'll do as a Quantitative Strategist at Akuna: Akuna's Quantitative Trading and Research ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145K/yr
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge ... What you'll do as a Quantitative Strategist at Akuna: Akuna's Quantitative Trading and Research ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145K/yr
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge ... What you'll do as a Quantitative Strategist at Akuna: Akuna's Quantitative Trading and Research ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145K/yr
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge ... What you'll do as a Quantitative Strategist at Akuna: Akuna's Quantitative Trading and Research ...
Boston, MA · On-site
Since 2004, through strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology, we have ... The portfolio trades a broad range of instruments including government bonds, repo, interest rate ...
Boston, MA · On-site
Since 2004, through strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology, we have ... The portfolio trades a broad range of instruments including government bonds, repo, interest rate ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K/yr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K/yr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K/yr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K/yr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $225K/yr
We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100 - $200/hr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$100 - $200/hr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
New
$100 - $200/hr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
New
$100 - $200/hr
Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$135K - $185K/yr
The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies Location * Work location is generally flexible ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$135K - $185K/yr
The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies Location * Work location is generally flexible ...
The Senior C++ Software Engineer will design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution while collaborating closely with traders and engineers to create ...
The Senior C++ Software Engineer will design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution while collaborating closely with traders and engineers to create ...
Boston, MA · On-site
Since 2004, through strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology, we have ... The portfolio trades a broad range of instruments including government bonds, repo, interest rate ...
Boston, MA · On-site
Since 2004, through strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology, we have ... The portfolio trades a broad range of instruments including government bonds, repo, interest rate ...
Dallas, TX · Hybrid
$55K - $75K/yr
You will work closely with our Investment Manager to identify and implement trading strategies that maximize returns and keep client portfolios aligned to individual risk objectives. This is a hybrid ...
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Dallas, TX · Hybrid
$55K - $75K/yr
You will work closely with our Investment Manager to identify and implement trading strategies that maximize returns and keep client portfolios aligned to individual risk objectives. This is a hybrid ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$135K - $185K/yr
The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies Location * Work location is generally flexible ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$135K - $185K/yr
The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies Location * Work location is generally flexible ...
Dallas, TX · Hybrid
$55K - $75K/yr
You will work closely with our Investment Manager to identify and implement trading strategies that maximize returns and keep client portfolios aligned to individual risk objectives. This is a hybrid ...
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Dallas, TX · Hybrid
$55K - $75K/yr
You will work closely with our Investment Manager to identify and implement trading strategies that maximize returns and keep client portfolios aligned to individual risk objectives. This is a hybrid ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$105K - $132K/yr
We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$105K - $132K/yr
We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Trading Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. This role sits at the heart of IMC's trading operation, where technology, data, and market ...
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A Trading Strategist develops and optimizes trading strategies by analyzing market data, identifying opportunities, and leveraging quantitative models. They work closely with traders, quants, and developers to enhance trading efficiency and profitability. Their role often involves coding, statistical modeling, and risk management to create algorithmic or systematic trading solutions.
To thrive as a Trading Strategist, you need strong quantitative analysis skills, deep knowledge of financial markets, and an educational background in fields like finance, mathematics, or economics. Experience with programming languages such as Python or R, familiarity with trading platforms like Bloomberg, and relevant certifications (such as CFA or FRM) are highly valuable. Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These capabilities enable Trading Strategists to design profitable strategies, collaborate efficiently with team members, and respond effectively to rapidly changing market conditions.
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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 ROLEVirtu's trading desks operate globally across a wide range of asset classes, leveraging our advanced trading technology to develop and enhance our strategies and trading operations across both proprietary and client-facing businesses.
As global markets continue to expand toward 24/7 trading, Virtu is seeking traders who are specifically available to cover weekend sessions. Our Weekend Traders are not expected to work more hours than a standard schedule—but must be open to including Saturdays and/or Sundays as part of their regular workweek.
Our Weekend Traders are risk managers that help to keep our trading systems and strategies running smoothly, providing critical operational support and maintaining our high-performance algorithmic trading strategies. Duties will include:
Our ideal candidate is dependable, trustworthy and has the confidence to oversee our trading business during atypical working hours. This candidate will also have the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Our 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 microstructure and the driving forces behind liquidity. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a collaborative, fast-growing team, while learning trading at a leading market maker.
THE CANDIDATEVirtu 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.
