Quantitative Trader - Algorithmic Market Making
virtu financialAustin (TX)
Quantitative Trader - Algorithmic Market Making
Posted 22 days ago
virtu financialAustin (TX)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Virtu Financial is seeking a PhD-level quantitative trader to design, operate, and improve high‑performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic venues worldwide. The role includes mentorship and collaboration with software engineers to refine trading models and execution, contributing to market microstructure evolution and liquidity provision.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a quantitative field, demonstrates exceptional problem solving, and shows strong programming ability
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