Graduate Quant

Da Vinci; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Sign-on bonus of EUR 20k

Excellent variable pay

Shareholding opportunities

Relocation package

Reimbursement of travel costs

Sponsored gym membership

In-house game room

Job summary

A financial trading firm in Amsterdam seeks quantitatively skilled professionals for roles in trading, research, or development. Responsibilities include analyzing market data and optimizing trading strategies. Ideal candidates possess a strong technical background and programming skills in Python or MATLAB. Benefits include a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive training programs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, R or C++.
• Solid understanding of mathematical theories applied in financial markets.
• Ability to analyze market data and develop trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to build new trading strategies.
• Develop tools that translate data analysis results into trading inputs.
• Continuously monitor and improve existing strategies.

Skills

Programming in Python

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of risk and reward patterns

Education

Technical background in Maths, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics

Tools

MATLAB

R

C++

Job description

Responsibilities

Depending on your background and focus, your responsibilities may include:

As a Quant Trader:

• Analyse market data to build new trading strategies
• Develop tools that translate data analysis results into useful inputs for trading
• Continuously monitor trades and improve our existing strategies
• Evaluate prospective markets for opportunities

As a Quant Researcher:

• Analyse market data to build new trading strategies
• Develop tools that translate data analysis results into useful inputs for trading
• Continuously analyse and improve our existing strategies
• Improve and refine our data infrastructure and setup
• Evaluate prospective markets for opportunities

As a Quant Developer:

• Design and implement high-performance trading systems and tools
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to translate ideas into robust, scalable code
• Improve infrastructure, latency, and deployment workflows
• Ensure reliable operation in live trading environments

Requirements

• Technical background (Maths, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics, Quant Finance or similar quantitative studies)
• Programming knowledge in Python, MATLAB, R or C++
• Passion for financial markets, in-depth analysis, and modelling
• Ability to understand mathematical theory and translate it into practice
• Understanding of risk and reward patterns
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical approach to solving complex problems
• Competitive but cooperative attitude
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

• A comprehensive theoretical and practical training program provided by our dedicated in-house trainer
• Sign-on bonus of EUR 20k, base salary of EUR 100k
• Excellent variable pay and growth opportunities
• Outstanding performance is also rewarded with shareholding in the company
• A relocation package when moving from abroad, including a relocation budget, flight coverage, house-finding service and expat support
• Meals during work hours
• Social events and after-work drinks
• Reimbursement of travel costs
• Sponsored gym membership
• In-house game room (pool table, board games and console games)

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