Quantitative Strategist — Market-Making & Research

Virtu; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu, a leading financial firm in Dublin, seeks a Quant to work with interdisciplinary teams alongside traders and software engineers. Applicants should have a PhD in a quantitative field and excellent communication skills.

The role includes building predictive models, researching trading strategies, and developing risk frameworks. Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ are essential, as well as problem-solving abilities under pressure.

Virtu values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field with strong grades.
• Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Apply modern statistical methods to build predictive models.
• Research and implement new trading strategies.
• Analyze existing strategies for improvements.
• Develop risk models to manage portfolio risks.
• Create tools to automate research tasks.

Skills

Observation skills

Quantitative and mathematical skills

Programming in Python and C/C++

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Science, Math, Engineering or related field

Job description

Virtu, a leading financial firm in Dublin, seeks a Quant to work with interdisciplinary teams alongside traders and software engineers. Applicants should have a PhD in a quantitative field and excellent communication skills.

The role includes building predictive models, researching trading strategies, and developing risk frameworks. Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ are essential, as well as problem-solving abilities under pressure.

Virtu values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.