
About Virtu Financial
Transforming trading with advanced financial technology
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2008, headquartered in New York City
- Operates on 235 financial exchanges across 35 countries
- Significant market share in multiple asset classes
- Serves institutional investors and broker-dealers globally
Virtu Financial is a leading financial technology firm based in New York City, specializing in proprietary trading and client services across 235 financial exchanges in over 35 countries. Founded in 2008, Virtu has established a significant market share in various asset classes, leveraging advanced ...
🎁 Benefits
Virtu Financial offers competitive salaries, equity options, and a generous PTO policy. Employees enjoy a flexible remote work policy, comprehensive h...
🌟 Culture
Virtu Financial fosters a unique culture that blends the agility of a startup with the rigor of a financial services firm. The company emphasizes data...
Overview
Virtu Financial is hiring a Quantitative Trader to design and improve high-performance algorithmic trading strategies. You'll work closely with software engineers and gain expertise in trading technology. This role is ideal for candidates with strong quantitative problem-solving skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have an excellent academic background, ideally in hard sciences such as computer science, math, physics, or statistics. Your outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude set you apart, making you well-suited for the challenges of trading. You are eager to learn and grow in the financial technology space, ready to embrace the intricacies of trading operations and strategy deployment.
What you'll do
As a Quantitative Trader at Virtu Financial, you will be responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of high-performance algorithmic trading strategies. You will undergo an intensive mentorship and training program in trade floor operations, allowing you to understand each step of the trade flow process. Your role will involve integrating into strategy deployment and operation, working closely with software engineers to enhance and develop the firm’s trading strategies. You will become an expert in trading technology and its interaction with the market, playing a crucial role in the evolution of market microstructure and liquidity.
What we offer
At Virtu Financial, you will have the opportunity to kick start your career in the financial technology space. We provide a supportive environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and develop your skills in algorithmic trading. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that you will be welcomed for who you are, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.
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