What You’ll Do:
Senior Quantitative Researchers are expected to apply their quantitative skill set to solve challenging problems in financial modeling and algorithm development. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with traders and software developers in a highly collaborative environment to improve Valkyrie’s complex, ever-evolving algorithmic infrastructure. Specific responsibilities can range from building tools for traders to exploring new trading ideas, to writing algorithms from scratch to automating and refining existing strategies. You will also teach employees about the market developments, tools and models that drive Valkyrie’s trading activities.
What You’ll Need:
- 3+ years of quantitative trading model and algorithm development
- Master’s degree in Computational Finance, Mathematics, or related field
- Mastery of options theory and volatility modeling for pricing and risk analysis
- Expertise working with databases in conducting historical research and back-testing
- Ability to write and maintain clean, organized Python code
- Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and work on a collaborative team
- Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
- Top-tier medical and dental coverage
- Relocation assistance packages
- Generous vacation policy
- Training opportunities and continuing education
- Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
- Group outings and company parties
- Casual dress environment
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What We Do
Valkyrie Trading, LLC was formed in Chicago in 2011 with the intent of embracing trading opportunities and technology in a modern marketplace. Positioned in the heart of the derivatives trading capital of the world, our firm is dedicated to tackling the complex and practical challenges offered by today’s dynamic financial markets by building high-performance automated trading systems.
