Quantitative Trader, ETF Team - Fixed Income

Overview

The ETF trading group at GTS is seeking applications to join our Quantitative Trader program covering the ETF Fixed Income Team. The ultimate goal of the program is to turn you into a trader capable of designing, building and managing profitable trading strategies as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidates will work on projects across the quantitative trading space, closely with senior traders on strategies, gaining insight into how the trading desk operates and how our traders evaluate trading opportunities. They will see their work directly impact the group's activities and drive revenue.

GTS is a collection of financial services companies spanning a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches, powered by market expertise and innovative technology. GTS's electronic market maker, GTS Securities, accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and is a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization. For more information on GTS, please visit www.gtsx.com

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be a high achiever with a strong quantitative background. They should be very comfortable working in kdb / q or Python. They will have a lot of initiative, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and thrive in a competitive environment. They should have an interest in building their understanding of trading, but a background in finance is not strictly necessary. If you have the quantitative skills, we can teach you the rest.

Qualifications

• B.S. / M.S. from a leading university in a quantitative discipline such as math, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or economics with a GPA over 3.6 / 4.0.
• Both graduates and candidates with experience may apply.
• Deep understanding and ability in mathematics and statistics.
• Strong programming skills in kdb / q or Python.

We're proud to employ some of the leading talent in the industry, and we work to ensure our employees enjoy a high quality-of-life.

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $225,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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