Quantitative Trader, ETF Team - Fixed Income

GTS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k match

Daily Meal Allowance

Equinox Corporate Membership Rate

Snacks

Office Game Room

Casual Dress

Hybrid Work Policy: 4 days in office,

Fridays work from home

Job summary

GTS, a leading quantitative trading firm, seeks a Quantitative Trader for the ETF Fixed Income team in New York. The role involves turning strategies into profitable trading, building models, and collaborating with senior traders to understand the desk's operations and revenue drivers.

You will work primarily in kdb/q or Python, with a strong emphasis on mathematics and statistics. A university degree in a quantitative field and relevant ETF/FI experience are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as Quantitative Trader with Fixed Income ETF products.
• B.S./M.S. in a quantitative field (math, physics, statistics, CS, engineering, or economics) with GPA > 3.6/4.0.
• Strong math and statistics knowledge.
• Proficient in kdb/q and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and manage profitable ETF trading strategies.
• Work with senior traders to evaluate opportunities and implement ideas.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects across fixed income desks.

Skills

Quantitative Trader

Fixed Income ETFs

Python

kdb/q

Education

B.S./M.S. in quantitative field

Tools

kdb/q

Python

Job description

Overview

The ETF trading group at GTS is seeking applications to join our Quantitative Trader covering the ETF Fixed Income Team. In this role the Quantitative Trader will work on existing strategies and the ultimate goal of the program is to turn you into a trader capable of designing, building and managing profitable trading strategies as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. The successful candidates will work on projects across the quantitative trading space within the Fixed Income ETF Space, work closely with senior traders on strategies, gain insight into how the trading desk operates and evaluates trading opportunities, and see their work directly impact the group’s activities and drive revenue.

GTS is a collection of financial services companies spanning a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches, all powered by the combination of market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology. With roots as a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, the GTS family of companies are able to leverage the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today’s financial markets. GTS’s electronic market maker GTS Securities accounts for 3‑5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and is a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization. For more information on GTS, please visit www.gtsx.com.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be a high achiever with a strong quantitative background, ideally with experience in Fixed Income Markets or Fixed Income ETFs. They should be very comfortable working in kdb/q or Python, have a lot of initiative, exceptional problem‑solving abilities, and thrive in a competitive environment. They should have an interest in building and understanding trading.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working as Quantitative Trader with Fixed Income or Fixed Income ETF products.
• B.S./M.S. from a leading university in a quantitative discipline such as math, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or economics with a GPA over 3.6/4.0.
• Deep understanding and ability in mathematics and statistics.
• Strong programming skills in kdb/q and/or Python.

Compensation

In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $225,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits

• Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution for employees and dependents.
• 401k match.
• Perks: Daily Meal Allowance, Equinox Corporate Membership Rate, Snacks, Office Game Room, Casual Dress.
• Hybrid Work Policy: 4 days a week in office, Fridays can be worked from home.

Interview Information

Please note: The use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited, unless explicitly agreed upon.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Unsolicited Resumes

We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTS.