Junior Quantitative Trader
About The Position
Grupo Oricteropo Tropical (GO Tropical) is a Puerto Rican Act 20 company that provides services such as capital allocation, risk management, software development, and centralized management. With over 40 years of experience in the global financial system, GO Tropical combines the dynamism of a tech startup with the stability of a respected financial institution. Our mission is to positively impact others through our services and the wealth we generate, driven by humility, discipline, and a pursuit of opportunity. We are seeking to expand our team in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, offering a unique employment opportunity with a focus on long-term employee training and development, fostering career success at all levels. We cultivate an entrepreneurial culture, collaboratively developing our business with patience and discipline, emphasizing hard work, continuous learning, and expertise improvement. Quantitative Traders at GO Tropical are driven to enhance the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and stabilizing prices. This role involves collaborating with teammates to identify and manage risks within global financial markets. As a Junior Trader, you will gain early exposure to real-time trading, developing situational awareness and a profound market understanding. Through our structured education program and in partnership with Senior Traders, you will leverage risk management and strategic thinking to guide trades and discover new trading avenues. The ideal candidate possesses intellectual curiosity, a commitment to continuous improvement, a disciplined approach to risk, and a dedication to market mastery.
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 2026 and Spring 2027
- 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
- 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
- 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
- This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Aguadilla, PR
Nice To Haves
- Some experience with C++ and other computer programming languages
- 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
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 program
- World-class benefits for employees and their families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
