virtu
Quantitative Trader
At a Glance
- Location
- Chicago
- Compensation
- to meeting you! Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of
- Posted
- 2026-07-02T11:45:57-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Finance
Responsibilities
Our Quantitative Traders are responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of high‐performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues around the world.
During an intensive period of mentorship and training in trade floor operations, Quantitative Traders learn the intricacies of each step of the trade flow process, eventually integrating into strategy deployment and operation.
This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm’s trading strategies.
Quantitative Traders not only become experts in trading technology and its interaction with the market, but they also play a crucial role in the evolution of market micro structure and the driving forces behind liquidity.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space.