Graduate Algorithmic Trader: Build Algos & Own Your Desk

Wintermute Trading; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private health insurance

Team meals and company events

Job summary

Wintermute is seeking a Graduate Algorithmic Trader in London to own a trading desk and develop trading algorithms. You will code in Python, analyze market data, and collaborate with experienced traders and developers in a fast-paced, 24/7 crypto environment.

We value an entrepreneurial mindset, strong problem solving, and readiness to learn in a dynamic startup-like culture. Some flexibility to work from home is offered within a 24/7 crypto world context.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills with 1–3 years of coding experience.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Keen interest in algorithmic, high-frequency, liquidity provisioning trading.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership and responsibility.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours in a 24/7 crypto environment.

Responsibilities

• After training, improve existing strategies and develop new trading products.
• Analyze large trading data sets and generate actionable insights.
• Take ownership of your desk and drive impact on P&L.
• Collaborate with traders and developers in a fast-paced startup culture.

Skills

Python

Quantitative skills

Trading curiosity

Owner mentality

Problem solving

Job description

Wintermute is seeking a Graduate Algorithmic Trader in London to own a trading desk and develop trading algorithms. You will code in Python, analyze market data, and collaborate with experienced traders and developers in a fast-paced, 24/7 crypto environment.

We value an entrepreneurial mindset, strong problem solving, and readiness to learn in a dynamic startup-like culture. Some flexibility to work from home is offered within a 24/7 crypto world context.