Full-Time
May 2025 Trading Boot Camp
Posted on 10/15/2024
Valkyrie Trading
11-50 employees
Derivatives trading using advanced algorithms
Entry
Chicago, IL, USA
Willingness to work in-person in Chicago on May 19-23, 2025.
- Expected graduation date between December 2025 and December 2026
- Willingness to work in-person, in Chicago on May 19-23, 2025
- Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent
- Passion for the financial markets
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Entrepreneurial attitude with keen attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make split-second logical decisions in a high-pressure environment
- Competitive drive and the maturity to handle considerable responsibility
- Capability to quickly recover from mistakes
- Quantitative Analysis skills are a plus
- Programming experience preferred
- Go through Mock trading sessions and trading games
- Build an understanding of what a day in the life of a trader is like at Valkyrie
- Learn how to successfully manage and execute a trading strategy through education courses and trading sessions
- Train to become desk leads quickly
- Provide a first-hand look into Valkyrie and our approach to trading
Valkyrie Trading focuses on trading derivatives, which are financial contracts tied to the value of underlying assets like stocks and commodities. The company uses advanced algorithms and high-frequency trading techniques to execute trades quickly and accurately, aiming to profit from small price differences in the market. Valkyrie Trading serves a variety of clients, including institutional investors and hedge funds, by providing sophisticated trading strategies and data-driven insights. What sets Valkyrie Trading apart from its competitors is its collaborative culture, where traders, quantitative analysts, and software engineers work closely together to refine trading strategies. The company's goal is to remain competitive in the fast-paced derivatives market by continuously innovating and improving its technology and trading methods.
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
6 month growth
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased machine learning adoption enhances market prediction accuracy, boosting profitability.
- DeFi platforms create new opportunities for derivatives trading, requiring liquidity providers.
- Advancements in real-time data analytics enable faster, informed decisions for high-frequency trading.
What critics are saying
- Competition from fintech startups using AI could erode Valkyrie's market share.
- Regulatory scrutiny on high-frequency trading may lead to stricter compliance requirements.
- Quantum computing advancements threaten current encryption methods, risking proprietary technology.
What makes Valkyrie Trading unique
- Valkyrie Trading specializes in derivatives, leveraging cutting-edge technology and quantitative analysis.
- The company uses advanced algorithms and high-frequency trading for precise market execution.
- Valkyrie's collaborative culture fosters innovation among traders, analysts, and engineers.
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Benefits
Health insurance with the choice of plans including PPO, HMO, and HSA options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Lunch is provided every day
Gym membership discount