Night & Weekend Prediction Markets Trader

Tradermath; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu Financial seeks a sharp Prediction Markets Trader to cover night and weekend books, blending trading, market operations, and emerging markets. The role emphasizes independent judgment and ownership in a fast-moving environment.

This position involves monitoring Kalshi, Polymarket, Manifold and PredictIt, executing basic trades within risk limits, and collaborating with software engineers to refine strategies. Strong communication is essential for shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, or strong equivalents.
• High sense of responsibility, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Solid grasp of probability, expected value, and basic statistics.
• Experience with basic scripting (Python, SQL) for monitoring or data analysis.
• Ability to work independently during off-hours and document clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live prediction market positions across platforms during night and weekend shifts.
• Track event resolution, liquidity and price movements; flag anomalies.
• Execute straightforward trades within predefined risk parameters.
• Maintain position awareness and escalate risks according to protocols.
• Document events and provide clear handoffs to the day team.

Skills

Python

SQL

Probability

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Kalshi

Polymarket

Manifold

PredictIt

Job description

Virtu Financial seeks a sharp Prediction Markets Trader to cover night and weekend books, blending trading, market operations, and emerging markets. The role emphasizes independent judgment and ownership in a fast-moving environment.

This position involves monitoring Kalshi, Polymarket, Manifold and PredictIt, executing basic trades within risk limits, and collaborating with software engineers to refine strategies. Strong communication is essential for shift handoffs.