Algorithmic Trader: Build High-Impact Trading Strategies

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu Financial is a leading financial firm focused on algorithmic trading and liquidity provision globally. This role involves designing, operating, and refining high-performance trading strategies deployed on electronic venues with mentorship in trade floor operations.

Ideal candidates have a strong academic background in hard sciences, exceptional quantitative/analytical skills, and programming experience (Python/SQL/Java/C++).

Qualifications

• Excellent academic background with hard sciences preferred.
• Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Programming experience required (Python, SQL, Java or C++).
• The ability to communicate information precisely and with agility.
• A self-starter who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction.

Responsibilities

• Design, operation, and improvement of high-performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues worldwide.
• Work closely with software engineers to enhance and develop trading strategies.
• Develop expertise in trading technology and market microstructure to influence liquidity and strategy deployment.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

C++

Quantitative skills

Education

Hard sciences background

Job description

Virtu Financial is a leading financial firm focused on algorithmic trading and liquidity provision globally. This role involves designing, operating, and refining high-performance trading strategies deployed on electronic venues with mentorship in trade floor operations.

Ideal candidates have a strong academic background in hard sciences, exceptional quantitative/analytical skills, and programming experience (Python/SQL/Java/C++).