Algorithmic Trader - Build Trading Tech & Liquidity

Virtu Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu Financial seeks a high‑caliber Trader to design, operate and improve algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic venues worldwide. You will work closely with software engineers to translate math and data into fast, reliable trading logic, while training on trade floor processes during an initial mentorship period.

Applicants should have a strong academic background (hard sciences preferred), excellent quantitative skills, and programming experience (Python/SQL/Java/C++).

Qualifications

• Strong academic record; hard sciences favored.
• Excellent quantitative and mathematical ability.
• Programming experience (Python/SQL/Java/C++).
• Clear, precise communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• No finance background required.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate and improve high‑performance algo trading strategies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to enhance trading strategies.
• Participate in training and learning trade floor operations.
• Contribute to market microstructure understanding and liquidity.

Skills

Quantitative problem-solving

Mathematics aptitude

Programming experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Team player

No finance background

Education

Hard sciences background preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Java

C++

Job description

Virtu Financial seeks a high‑caliber Trader to design, operate and improve algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic venues worldwide. You will work closely with software engineers to translate math and data into fast, reliable trading logic, while training on trade floor processes during an initial mentorship period.

Applicants should have a strong academic background (hard sciences preferred), excellent quantitative skills, and programming experience (Python/SQL/Java/C++).