Junior Execution Trader

The Role:

• Monitor execution across equities, FX, Futures and other asset classes, trading in different regions.
• Provide first-line support for any issues arising from the automated execution flow.
• Conduct project work in areas including adding new liquidity to the execution platform and reducing the cost of implementing WorldQuant’s models.
• Analyze large datasets to guide further automation and refinement of execution desk processes.
• Interface directly with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, Senior Management, Compliance, Risk and many other teams.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline from a top tier institution
• 1+ years of work experience gained in a buy-side or sell-side institution in a Trading, DevOps or Analytics role supporting investment strategies
• Enthusiasm to learn more about financial markets and execution trading
• Experience with scripting languages (Python) and databases (SQL) a strong plus
• Experience with at least one mainstream asset class (equities, FX, fixed income, credit, derivatives)

Our Benefits:

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
  • twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
  • three personal days, and
  • ten sick days.
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups