Trading Associate Intern

Oryctérope Transalpin SARL, a TransMarket Group Company; Unterwallis; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oryctérope Transalpin is offering a Trading Associate Intern role at our European hub. You will learn trading facets, assist in executing strategies, and work with the team to develop quantitative models under risk constraints.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a technical degree (Quant Finance, Math, Engineering or Programming) with experience in R, Python, or C++. A collaborative, disciplined approach is valued as you gain real-time market exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in technical or industry related field.
• Experience in R/Python/C++ or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Learn facets of trading and assist in the operation of existing strategies.
• Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management.
• Build and maintain quantitative trading models, tools, and analytics.
• Monitor real-time execution of algorithmic trading systems.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Mathematics

Statistics

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in technical field

Tools

R

Python

C++

Job description

Who We Are

As the European servicing hub of the internationally renowned TransMarket Group (TMG), Oryctérope Transalpin creates, develops, and improves proprietary trading strategies in order to capture opportunities and manage risk in the most competitive financial markets around the world. Working at the intersection of finance, mathematics, and technology, we develop our edge through expertise in quantitative research, algorithms, and infrastructure to produce systematic trading solutions which contribute significant liquidity across global markets to facilitate price discovery and risk transfer.

Our structured employee training and development proves we value our people and provide continuous support to succeed at all levels in their careers. Our superior results are achieved by the collaborative and entrepreneurial nature of our teams and the discipline and patience to relentlessly advance our business and improve our expertise.

Description

Our Trading Associates are passionate about improving the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring order to prices. At Oryctérope Transalpin, you will be called on to work with teammates to eliminate inefficiencies and manage risk in the world's financial markets. As a Trading Associate Intern, you will gain early exposure to real time trading in order to develop situational awareness and a deep understanding of the market. In collaboration with our team and development through our formalized education program, you will have the scope to utilize risk management and strategic thinking skills to guide trades and explore new trading opportunities. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, strives for continual improvement, has a disciplined appetite for risk, and is dedicated to mastering their market.

Responsibilities

• Work with teammates to learn all facets of trading and assist in the operation of existing strategies.


• Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management.


• Build and maintain quantitative trading model, tools, and analytics.


• Monitor real-time execution of algorithmic trading systems.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of finance, math, probability, and statistics.


• Attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.


• Ability to work well in a team in a constantly changing environment.


• Pursuing bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in technical or industry related field – e.g. Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or Programming.


• Experience in R / Python / C++ / other computer programming languages.