We are Pinely, a high-frequency algorithmic trading firm based in Amsterdam.
Our team specializes in developing robust and adaptive strategies applicable across a wide range of financial instruments and exchanges. We actively support the Olympiad movement, and many of our colleagues are prize-winning mathematicians, researchers and engineers.
At the moment we are looking for a Junior Quantitative Researcher for our Amsterdam-based office who will join one of our Trading teams to analyze the global markets, create and optimize profitable trading strategies.
Researchers at Pinely benefit from working in a fast-paced HFT environment, where the impact of their ideas is quickly visible in production. The research teams are supported by a world-class infrastructure group that ensures smooth deployment and reliable experimentation at scale.
Our flat organizational structure encourages autonomy, creativity, and direct ownership. We value an informal, idea-driven culture where innovation is celebrated and every contribution matters. Join us if you feel that the role is a good fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Developing and improving trading algorithms using statistical models and machine learning techniques;
- Analyzing high-frequency trading strategies and market microstructure to identify new trading opportunities;
- Collaborating with developers and other researchers to implement and optimize trading strategies;
- Contributing to the improvement of existing trading strategies and assisting senior researchers in quantitative strategy design.
Requirements
- A degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, or another quantitative discipline;
- Strong understanding of probability theory and mathematical statistics;
- Demonstrated exceptional performance in mathematical competitions or competitive programming contests (IMO, IOI, ICPC, IMC, Google Hash Code, Google Code Jam, or Facebook Hacker Cup and etc.);
- Proficient in Python;
- Some experience with C++, although not necessarily in an industrial setting;
- Knowledge of machine learning and familiarity with contemporary methodologies would be beneficial;
What we offer
- High base salary plus significant biannual bonuses;
- Relocation package to Amsterdam (we are very flexible in discussing salary and conditions of employment);
- Flexible workflow and working schedule;
- Being part of a team with top winners in mathematics and programming competitions;
- Cutting-edge hardware and software in production as well as high technical expertise of the company which allows implementation of ideas and boosting great results;
- Internal training, comprehensive health insurance, sports reimbursement, and biannual corporate events.
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What We Do
We’re Pinely, an algorithmic trading firm, privately owned and funded.
As a proprietary trading firm, we’re not using capital from clients or external investors to trade. That makes all of Pinely ours: our ideas, our money, our technology. All built and thought out by our people.
We trade on the world’s financial markets using our in-house developed research and technology. Most of our strategies are based on HFT (High Frequency Trading) algorithms and depend on our ultra-low latency networks to operate optimally.
Active in various financial markets and products, the Pinely family consists of several firms and offices in Singapore, Cyprus and the Netherlands, sharing the same base technology.
Every day, we put our algorithmic research and technology to the test. Every day, we face the world’s financial markets with our money on the line.
And every day, we come out on top. That’s because we’re driven by the best researchers and powered by the best technologists. But most of all, it’s because we love what we do!
