Full-Time
Senior Quantitative Researcher
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Valkyrie Trading
11-50 employees
Derivatives trading using advanced algorithms
Senior
Chicago, IL, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Chicago, IL.
- 3+ years of quantitative trading model and algorithm development
- Master’s degree in Computational Finance, Mathematics, or related field
- Mastery of options theory and volatility modeling for pricing and risk analysis
- Expertise working with databases in conducting historical research and back-testing
- Ability to write and maintain clean, organized Python code
- Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and work on a collaborative team
- Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail
- apply their quantitative skill set to solve challenging problems in financial modeling and algorithm development
- work with traders and software developers in a highly collaborative environment to improve Valkyrie’s complex, ever-evolving algorithmic infrastructure
- building tools for traders
- exploring new trading ideas
- writing algorithms from scratch
- automating and refining existing strategies
- teach employees about the market developments, tools and models that drive Valkyrie’s trading activities
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
6 month growth
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased adoption of machine learning enhances trading algorithm accuracy and profitability.
- DeFi platforms create new opportunities for derivatives trading and liquidity provision.
- Advancements in real-time data analytics enable more informed trading decisions.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from other high-frequency trading firms may erode market share.
- Regulatory scrutiny on high-frequency trading could increase compliance costs.
- Technological advancements by competitors may outpace Valkyrie Trading's current capabilities.
What makes Valkyrie Trading unique
- Valkyrie Trading uses advanced algorithms for high-frequency trading in derivatives markets.
- The company emphasizes a collaborative culture among traders, analysts, and engineers.
- Valkyrie Trading builds technology from the ground up, fostering innovation and creativity.
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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