Quantitative Systematic Trader - Graduate: 2027

SIG Susquehanna; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education programme

Hands-on simulations

Onsite catering

In-house gym

Games room

Job summary

Susquehanna is launching a quantitative systematic trading graduate programme in Dublin. Graduates will be trained by senior traders and researchers, working on algorithmic trading problems and real-world simulations.

No finance background required; the programme covers options pricing, machine learning, data analysis, and trader interaction, with a hands-on, collaborative culture in Dublin’s Financial Services Centre.

Qualifications

• Deep-dive into questions and build mathematical models to reveal patterns in large data sets.
• Experience writing code to process and analyse large datasets.
• Strong communication skills to share ideas and build relationships.
• High personal drive, commitment to growth, and striving for full potential.
• Available to join the programme in June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Identify trading signals and develop quantitative trading strategies.
• Process and analyse large datasets with bespoke code.
• Participate in trading simulations and project work to apply theory.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, and technologists to refine models and execute strategies.

Skills

Research minded

Technically proficient

Clear communicator

Ambitious

Soon‑to‑be master’s/PhD graduate or

Education

Master's/PhD candidate

Job description

Overview

Quantitative systematic traders represent a hybrid of trading, technology, and quantitative research. They identify trading signals, develop strategies, and collaborate with trading, quantitative research, and technology teams.

As a graduate on our quantitative systematic trading programme, you will benefit from an industry‑leading education programme run by senior traders and researchers. No finance background is required; we will teach everything needed to succeed.

A core strength of our graduate programme is hands‑on trading simulations and project work. Graduates are immersed in real‑world algorithmic trading problems, learning about our proprietary dataspaces, novel modelling approaches, and strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Identify trading signals and develop quantitative trading strategies.
• Process and analyse large datasets with bespoke code.
• Participate in trading simulations and project work to apply theoretical knowledge.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, and technologists to refine models and execute strategies.

What we’re looking for

• Research‑minded: You enjoy diving deep into a question and building mathematical models to reveal patterns in vast amounts of data.
• Technically proficient: You have experience writing code to process and analyse large datasets.
• Clear communicator: You build relationships, share ideas, and listen to others.
• Ambitious: You set personal goals, work hard, and strive for full potential.
• Soon‑to‑be master’s/PhD graduate or post‑doc: You conduct quantitative research and are available to join the programme in June 2027.

What’s in it for you

• Education: A comprehensive curriculum covering options pricing, machine learning, data analysis, game theory, trader talks, and in‑house trading games, with hands‑on projects and simulations.
• Collaboration: Work with a diverse community of mathematicians, problem solvers, game theorists, and technologists.
• Culture: A non‑hierarchical, casual, and collaborative environment that supports growth at all levels.
• Perks: Competitive compensation, free onsite catering, a games room, a fully equipped in‑house gym, located in Dublin’s Financial Services Centre.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. We combine machine learning and advanced quantitative research to design and deploy strategies that tackle the unique challenges of global markets.

We hire for our quantitative systematic trading graduate programme on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Susquehanna is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us.