Da Vinci is looking for experienced quants to join a highly skilled, collaborative team in solving complex problems. You will play a key role in ensuring our operations perform at the highest level possible, working to achieve our goal of building one of the best proprietary trading firms in the world.
Are you looking for an exciting and dynamic work environment, where employees are given the freedom to come up with great ideas and the space to push these to completion? Then this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-growing company.
Responsibilities
Depending on your background and focus, your responsibilities may include:
As a Quant Trader
- Generate profits, trading by position taking and market making
- Manage and monitor trading risk in real-time
- Develop and refine strategies for both existing and new markets
- Optimize desk performance, devise new trading strategies and improve trading infrastructure
As a Quant Researcher:
- Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities
- Develop tools that translate data analysis results into useful inputs for trading
- Build and back test quantitative models and strategies
- Collaborate with traders and developers to bring strategies to production
- Explore new markets and refine existing models and tools
As a Quant Developer:
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems and tools
- Collaborate with researchers and traders to translate ideas into robust, scalable code
- Improve infrastructure, latency, and deployment workflows
- Ensure reliable operation in live trading environments
Requirements
- 3 to 10 years of experience in a quantitative role (trading, research, or development) at a prop shop like ours or similar
- A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Deep understanding of financial markets and/or algorithmic trading (especially for trading roles)
- Proficiency in programming (Python, C++)
- A strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a desire to continuously improve
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach
- A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits
- Base salary of 140k USD, with total compensation (including performance-based bonus) expected to be 500k + USD annually
- Outstanding performance is also rewarded with shareholding in the company
- Relocation package when moving across states
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 25 vacation days each year
- Meals during work hours
- Social events and after-work drinks
Skills Required
- 3 to 10 years of experience in a quantitative role
- Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
- Deep understanding of financial markets and algorithmic trading
- Proficiency in programming (Python, C++)
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and team-oriented approach
- Proactive and entrepreneurial attitude in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
Da Vinci was founded in 2015 after a group of passionate trading experts found themselves desiring a new way of working. They wanted to do things differently. At Da Vinci, our goal is to build the best proprietary trading house in the world by doing just that. We strive to keep our work smart and innovative, making the most of our team’s strategic minds to challenge existing ways of thinking. We’ve established a unique approach to trading and have high standards for company culture. We are headquartered in the home of the world’s first stock market — Amsterdam — and spend each day immersed in the city’s rich financial and trading history. Becoming the best in the world means building a team of first-rate talent with the most innovative ideas. The real value comes from how we work and grow together, making working at Da Vinci challenging and rewarding. We have a lot of fun and truly enjoy what we do; at Da Vinci, we value collaboration, so you can find traders, software engineers, researchers and founders working closely together every day. We are nonhierarchical, support employees moving flexibly within the firm and place no limit on personal growth. No matter their role, everyone is key to sustainably growing Da Vinci into the business we know it can be. We value excellence in everything we do, encourage employees to take ownership of their work. We believe that our colleagues must consistently feel stimulated and supported in order to reach their full potential and achieve our ambitious goals.
