Full-Time

Quantitative Trader

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Valkyrie Trading

51-200 employees

Develops automated derivatives trading systems

Fintech

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Required Skills

Python

Communications

Requirements

Degree in STEM or a strong foundation in computers and programming
2+ years of relevant industry experience
Working experience with CME tick-level futures market data
Working knowledge of machine learning and statistics (regression, trees, etc.)
Strong intuition with data sets, understanding of market dynamic and microstructure
Ability to detect empirical relationships, identify, and design new predictive signals
Proven success working with large data sets and developing statistical models
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of computer architecture and networks
Programming experience in C++, C#, python, or related language
Passion and intellectual curiosity for the financial markets
Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The drive and maturity to handle considerable responsibility
Capability to quickly recover from mistakes

Responsibilities

Monitor, optimize, and enhance the overall performance of trading strategies and systems
Develop new trading strategies and valuation models
Perform post-trade forensics and analysis of trading performance

What You’ll Do:

As a Quantitative Trader, you will join our interdisciplinary team to monitor, optimize, and enhance the overall performance of our trading strategies and systems. As an integral member of an aggressive and nimble team, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenging problems in programming, mathematics, data analysis, and technology. You’ll work side-by-side traders, quants, and software engineers to develop new trading strategies, create novel and enhance existing valuation models and sources of alpha, perform post trade forensics on specific events of interest as well as analysis of overall trading performance. Skills and knowledge you need or will be exposed to include programming, statistics, computer architecture, computer networks, and general electronic trading concepts.

What You’ll Need:

Degree in STEM or a strong foundation in computers and programming
2+ years of relevant industry experience
Working experience with CME tick-level futures market data
Working knowledge of machine learning and statistics (regression, trees, etc.)
Strong intuition with data sets, understanding of market dynamic and microstructure
Ability to detect empirical relationships, identify, and design new predictive signals
Proven success working with large data sets and developing statistical models
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of computer architecture and networks
Programming experience in C++, C#, python, or related language
Passion and intellectual curiosity for the financial markets
Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The drive and maturity to handle considerable responsibility
Capability to quickly recover from mistakes

What You’ll Get

Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
Top-tier medical, vision, and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment

Valkyrie Trading

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Valkyrie Trading, LLC specializes in developing high-performance automated trading systems for derivatives trading, leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning, algorithmic trading, and real-time data analysis. The main product focuses on utilizing these advanced technologies for automated trading in derivatives markets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -10%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↑ 47%

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