Junior Quantitative Trader
About The Position
Our Quantitative Traders are passionate about improving the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring order to prices. At TransMarket Group, you will be called on to work with teammates to eliminate inefficiencies and manage risk in the world’s financial markets. As a Junior Trader, you will gain early exposure to real time trading in order to develop situational awareness and a deep understanding of the market. In collaboration with Senior Traders and development through our formalized education program, you will have the scope to utilize risk management and strategic thinking skills to guide trades and explore new trading opportunities. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, strives for continual improvement, has a disciplined appetite for risk, and is dedicated to mastering their market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in a technical or industry related field such as, but not limited to, mathematics, statistics or mathematical finance with a graduation date between December 2025 and Spring 2026
- Required coursework: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability or Advanced Statistics
- Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
- Proficiency in Python required
- Deep understanding of finance, math, and statistics
- Attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure
- Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work in a fast paced and collaborative environment
Nice To Haves
- some experience with C++ and other computer programming languages preferred
- Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as, but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with Senior Traders to assist in and learn all facets of trading
- Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management
- Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
- Manage real-time execution of semi-automated trading system
- Learn and analyze real-time trades
- Research and improve upon trading strategies
Benefits
- profit sharing
- world-class benefits for full-time employees and their families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
