(Junior) Quantitative Trader (Market Making) (m/f/x)

(Junior) Quantitative Trader (Market Making) (m/f/x)

• Full-time

Scalable Capital is a leading digital investment platform in Europe. The company empowers everyone to shape their financial future. Scalable Broker makes it easy and affordable for clients to invest professionally in stocks, ETFs and other exchange-traded products and set up savings plans. Scalable Wealth, the digital wealth management service, offers clients professional investment in ETF portfolios and is also adopted as a white-label solution by renowned B2B partners. With the European Investor Exchange (EIX), Scalable Capital offers a stock exchange for retail investors in Europe. Over 27 billion euro is held on the platform by more than one million clients. Founded in 2014, the company employs more than 500 people across Munich, Berlin, Vienna, and London. The team works on innovative financial services.

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Role Overview

As a (Junior) Quantitative Trader, you will work in the fast-paced environment of equity trading on Scalable Capital's market making desk. You will collaborate with experienced traders and quantitative financial engineers, deepening your understanding of market dynamics, algorithmic trading strategies, and risk management.

Responsibilities

1. Become a market maker for equities, ETFs (equity and fixed income), and other ETPs, providing liquidity and facilitating efficient trading on the European Investor Exchange (EIX).
2. Design, backtest, and implement trading algorithms to enhance quoting and execution strategies, adapting to market conditions.
3. Analyze market data and other large datasets.
4. Leverage programming skills to automate data processing and improve data visualization.
5. Support the development and optimization of trading systems for efficiency and robustness.
6. Assist in treasury and liquidity management to ensure effective cash flow, funding, and risk mitigation.
7. Understand and apply risk management practices and ensure compliance with regulations.
8. Collaborate closely with quantitative engineers, developers, and traders.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience using data analysis libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Interest in financial markets, trading, and investment strategies.
• Ability to perform under pressure with strong analytical skills.
• Team-oriented problem solver with attention to detail and good communication skills.

What We Offer

• Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative Fintech startup impacting customers' lives.
• Work with an international, diverse, and inclusive team.
• Office locations in Munich or Berlin, in vibrant neighborhoods.
• Latest hardware and tools for productivity.
• Learning opportunities through knowledge sharing and Education Budget.
• German language classes and cultural experiences.
• International relocation support.
• Flexible vacation policy and remote work options.
• Competitive compensation and pension scheme.
• Monthly 25% contribution to ‘Deutschland Jobticket’.
• Complimentary PRIME+ Broker subscription, no order commissions.