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Virtu Financial is seeking a detail-oriented Quantitative Trader for their Fixed Income Trading desk. The ideal candidate will support risk management, strategy implementation, and primary market trading with strong technical and communication skills. This role requires experience in trading support, financial markets, and algorithmic trading strategies.
Primary responsibilities include designing, operating, and improving high-performance algorithmic trading strategies across electronic trading venues and RFQ platforms, with a focus on expanding product offerings in Fixed Income and ETF markets. The trader will work closely with software engineers, operations, compliance, brokers, and custodians to generate revenue and mitigate risk.
The candidate must have 2-5 years of trading experience, with a quantitative academic background in computer science, mathematics, sciences, or economics. Essential requirements include technical proficiency in SQL and Python, bond market experience, pricing and settlement knowledge, and strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
Virtu offers a dynamic, innovative trading environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge financial technology. The company provides deep market liquidity across global markets, with competitive compensation and the chance to contribute to advanced trading solutions. The role promises professional growth, collaborative team dynamics, and exposure to sophisticated trading strategies in a well-established financial firm.