Description
XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.
We embrace opportunistic hiring by welcoming exceptional talent even when a specific role may not be open. If you are highly skilled, motivated, and eager to contribute, we encourage applicants to apply so we can explore potential opportunities within XR Trading.
Job Function & Responsibilities
- We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Experienced Trader to join our growing trading team
- The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies
Location
- Work location is generally flexible and subject to approval
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as electrical engineering or computer science
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Preference to those with the ability to do light programming work using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O
- Preference to those who are fluent in C++ and/or Python
- Strong mathematical aptitude
- Values teamwork and is capable of thinking independently
- Can communicate effectively while under pressure
- Can adapt to changing situations with ease
- 5+ years working experience of high volume trading
- Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading
- Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies
Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!
Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.
Base Salary Range
- $135,000 - $185,000 USD
XR’s Company Benefits Package
100% Employer-Paid
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental
- Vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes
Pre-tax Transit Benefits
- $50 stipend for each month
- Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs
Paid Time Off
- Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
- Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
Continued Education
- Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
- 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses
Anniversary Program
- 5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
- 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
- 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice
Other XR Perks
- Option to Work Fully Remote
- Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
- Access to Building Gym
- Regular Corporate Events
- Book Club
- XR Super Week
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as electrical engineering or computer science
- Ability to develop and customize trading strategies using proprietary software
- Ability to do light programming using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals, and simple file I/O
- Fluency in C++ and/or Python
- Strong mathematical aptitude
- Teamwork with ability to think independently
- Effective communication under pressure
- Adaptability to changing situations
- 5+ years working experience of high volume trading
- Demonstrated sound judgment while trading
- Proven ability to develop profitable trading strategies
What We Do
XR Trading is a proprietary market-making firm with offices in Chicago, New York and London. XR provides liquidity in a wide range of financial instruments and asset classes. We add value to the markets in which we participate by integrating technology with trading effectively and employing a quantitative approach to automated market-making. To respond quickly to a constantly evolving market, our team members — traders, quants, and software engineers — work closely together in an open, collaborative environment. Our approach allows us to leverage successful strategies across a multitude of products and exchanges. Our success begins with talented individuals — and is maintained and driven by a united team effort
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