Credit Trading Assistant — Path to Quant Trader

Verition Fund Management LLC; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verition Fund Management LLC is seeking a Trading Assistant in Norwalk, CT, designed for recent graduates eager to develop into credit traders. You will begin by booking trades and reconciling positions, with potential growth into execution and idea generation as you demonstrate market understanding. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field, be proficient in Python, and work in Norwalk 4-5 times a week. The salary range is $100,000 to $150,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Extremely diligent self-starter, proactive and wants to learn.
• Strong foundation in math, statistics, or financial theory.
• Work in Norwalk 4-5x per week.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling morning, midday and EOD P&L and positions.
• Booking all trades ensuring accurate capture in OMS.
• Identify friction points in existing processes and propose automation or workflow improvements.

Skills

Diligent self-starter

Strong math foundation

Proficiency in Python

Composure under pressure

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Programming languages (Python preferred)

Job description

Verition Fund Management LLC is seeking a Trading Assistant in Norwalk, CT, designed for recent graduates eager to develop into credit traders. You will begin by booking trades and reconciling positions, with potential growth into execution and idea generation as you demonstrate market understanding. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field, be proficient in Python, and work in Norwalk 4-5 times a week. The salary range is $100,000 to $150,000 USD.