Systematic Trader

Redwood Recruitment Specialists; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a top quantitative trading firm to hire a Systematic Trader. You'll sit at the heart of a world-class trading operation, making real-time risk decisions and shaping platform strategy with elite developers and researchers.

In this role you will manage day-to-day operation of a cutting-edge platform, make risk-aware decisions under pressure, and drive improvements across the trading stack.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business from a strong institution.
• Experience in electronic trading with real-time decisions under pressure.
• Strong Python skills and Linux environment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of a cutting-edge systematic trading platform.
• Make real-time decisions on risk, market conditions, and strategy performance.
• Own risk management protections with direct authority over trading activity.
• Construct and execute playbooks for macro event risk.
• Drive continuous improvement of the trading platform alongside tech and research teams.
• Identify market microstructure trends and translate them into actionable insights.

Skills

Python programming

Real-time risk decision making

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Linux

Job description

Redwood Recruitment is delighted to partner with one of the world's most respected quantitative trading firms. As a Systematic Trader you'll sit at the heart of a world-class trading operation — making real-time risk decisions, shaping platform strategy, and partnering with elite developers and researchers to push performance forward. This is a role with genuine authority and real impact from day one.

What you'll do

• Manage day-to-day operation of a cutting-edge systematic trading platform
• Make real-time decisions on risk, market conditions, and strategy performance
• Own risk management protections with direct authority over trading activity
• Construct and execute playbooks for macro event risk
• Drive continuous improvement of the trading platform alongside tech and research teams
• Identify market microstructure trends and translate them into actionable insights

What you'll need

• Degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business from a strong institution
• Experience in electronic trading — you've made real trading decisions under pressure
• Strong Python skills and comfort working in a Linux environment
• Sharp analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
• Self-starter mentality — you push through ambiguity and drive results
• Clear communicator, detail-oriented, and able to see the big picture