Quantitative Strategist (phd)

Virtu Financial

New York, US
$175,000 - $200,000; not specified; not specified ...
On-site
Apply statistical methods to build predictive models
Research and implement new trading strategies
Develop risk models and frameworks
As a Quant at Virtu, you will be working on interdisciplinary teams alongside traders, quants and seasoned software engineers

Job Summary

  • As a Quant at Virtu, you will be working on interdisciplinary teams alongside traders, quants and seasoned software engineers.
  • The environment is collegiate and collaborative, encouraging exposure to many teams across the globe.
  • Apply your observation skills and modern statistical methods to identify and build predictive models.

Matching Summary

As a Quant at Virtu, you will be working on interdisciplinary teams alongside traders, quants and seasoned software engineers.

Salary

$175,000 - $200,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Apply statistical methods to build predictive models
  • Research and implement new trading strategies
  • Develop risk models and frameworks
  • Create tools to automate research tasks
  • Python and C/C++ programming skills

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectually curious and self-motivated
  • Extraordinary mental flexibility
  • High tolerance for ambiguity
  • Strong drive for success
  • Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Science, Math, Engineering or STEM
  • Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
  • Great communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to solve problems under pressure
  • Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically

Work Rights

Not specified

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