The Firm
XTX Markets is a leading algorithmic trading company partnering with counterparties, exchanges, and e-trading venues globally to provide liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income, Commodity and Futures markets.
Our culture is non-hierarchical and one where everyone is valued. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Role
We are seeking a risk analyst with a strong technical background for our Yerevan office focusing on long term equity strategy. The individual would leverage Python as well as other engineering tools in their daily work.
The individual would dive deep into the whole process of strategy development to identify, monitor and mitigate risks at any steps. This goes far beyond high-level overview of strategy results. We expect the successful candidate to possess technical skills to understand the full research process, identify issues and do independent research to implement new solutions.
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to secure a risk position in a fast-paced, award-winning firm, with the chance to expand their general risk experience, and grow their market risk knowledge. This role will include close collaboration with our team of quantitative researchers and developers.
Essential Attributes
- Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field with high GPA from a top university.
- Good knowledge of statistics.
- Competency in Python, including data analysis packages.
- Strong evidence of the ability to conduct independent research.
- Strong communication skills.
- Team-oriented with the self-discipline to work unsupervised.
- Strong attention to detail, curiosity and good problem-solving skills.
- At least intermediate level of both English and Russian.
Desirable Attributes
- One-year of relevant working experience, with demonstrable knowledge of market risk and risk methodologies.
- Outstanding aptitude evidenced by a track record of resolving problems of both a practical and analytical nature.
- Knowledge of economics and finance.
Benefits
- Working in a collaborative and friendly culture in a diverse team of outstanding talented people from across all industry backgrounds
- Wellness allowance
- Extensive medical benefits
- Personal accident and critical illness insurance
- Various supports for caregivers, including emergency dependent care
- Catered meals in the office
- Relocation support for candidates residing outside of Yerevan, Armenia
Hiring Process
An online screening test, 5 interviews with our team and a home task.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a leading quantitative-driven electronic market-maker partnering with counterparties, exchanges and e-trading venues globally to provide liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income and Commodity markets. We provide consistent liquidity, helping market participants throughout the world obtain the best prices in the various assets classes we cover, regardless of changing market conditions.
XTX Markets is a diverse organisation which attracts outstanding talent from across all industry backgrounds. We are focused on teamwork and our people collaborate on all aspects of the business, working openly and with respect for each other, our clients and the market. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
At XTX Markets technology is our business. Our competitiveness is determined by the collective intellectual power of our people who collaborate on solving the most interesting problems in financial technology. Our culture is non-hierarchical and one where everyone is valued.
Whether you are a computer programming or mathematics graduate, a website designer or an IT engineer – we have recruited and continue to recruit experts with a wide and eclectic array of skills. We are market leaders in what we do.
