Virtu Financial is looking to solve the problem of delivering liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to clients by leveraging cutting edge technology.
Requirements
- Programming skills (especially Python and C/C++)
- Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
- Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
- Intellectually curious and self-motivated
- Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects
Responsibilities
- Apply your observation skills and modern statistical methods to identify and build predictive models
- Research and implement new trading strategies
- Analyze existing strategies to identify potential improvements
- Develop risk models and frameworks to manage portfolio risks
- Create tools to automate research tasks and improve visualization of complex data sets
Other
- PhD in Math, Stats, Physics/Applied Physics, or other STEM programs
- History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
- Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
- Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers
- Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
