Senior Trader

The Preferred Supplier; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm is seeking a Senior Trader in Amsterdam. You will collaborate with experienced US traders to drive innovative solutions in high-frequency trading. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of relevant experience, a strong quantitative background, and is proficient in C++ and/or Python. This role offers a startup environment backed by a well-established firm, encouraging creativity and problem solving within a cooperative team. You will be part of a dynamic atmosphere that values independence and initiative.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years working experience in high volume electronic/systematic/high frequency trading.
• Strong GPA.

Skills

Advanced quantitative, research and statistical skills

Aptitude in developing high frequency algorithms

Analytical and probabilistic mindset

Problem solving skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Programming proficiency in C++ and/or Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Software/computer science engineering background

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

A HF trading company based in Chicago, London, & New York City, with the newest technology is looking for a Senior Trader. This because the company is starting up in NL (Amsterdam). You will work with 2 other US senior trading (everybody can program) who have 10 and 15 years experience. In the summer and end of the summer everything has to be up and running.

The firm is really cooperative, innovative and respectful. You will have a startup feeling but with a company (100+ people big) who has the resources to make some good plans for the future.

Education

• Degree Bachelor’s Degree
• Software/computer science engineering background or something related
• Strong GPA

Required Experience

• 3-5+ years working experience in high volume electronic / systematic / high frequency trading

Required Skills

• Advanced quantitative, research and statistical skills with a tenacity to create or find a powerful, sophisticated strategy and solution at a medium to high frequency
• Aptitude and experience in developing, monetizing, and evolving high frequency algorithms
• Extremely analytical and probabilistic mindset with superb problem solving skills
• Confident vision of building and leading teams driven to compete and win
• Motivation and resourcefulness in quickly solving hard problems through the creative application of technology
• Ability to manage numerous trading development priorities with ease
• Ability to facilitate collaboration with team members and other departments in order to drive productivity
• Values teamwork and is capable of thinking independently
• Ability to generate trading ideas and design overall strategies at a high level using the tools available
• Willing to learn the intricacies of a world-class high-frequency trading floor environment and know how to contribute in a meaningful manner
• Ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations
• Strong mathematical aptitude and entrepreneurial mind
• Programming proficiency in C++ and/or Python
• Working knowledge of TensorFlow and Pytorch is a plus