Quantitative ETF Pricing Analyst at Virtu Financial

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, TradingIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent academic background (hard sciences preferred: computer science, math, physics, statistics and related fields)
  • Programming experience required (Python, SQL, Java or C++ are a plus)
  • Ability to communicate information precisely
  • Identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction
  • Highly motivated and tenacious, with proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team
  • Team player: authentic, genuine, capable of working towards collective goals
  • Capable of handling responsibilities of desk operational functions
  • Self-starter who can manage and implement new desk initiatives
  • Ambitious to seek out new trading opportunities/arbitrage
  • Strong interest in financial markets and desire to become an ETF expert
  • 0–2 years of experience (no finance background necessary)

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive understanding of all listed ETFs globally
  • Leverage proprietary tools to build models that accurately price funds in asset classes including commodities, equities, derivatives, fixed income and cryptocurrencies
  • Deliver on-time accurate pricing
  • Work in tandem with the trading team to deliver best-in-class pricing models
  • Work alongside developers and traders to identify and capitalize on new market opportunities

Skills

Python
SQL
Java
C++
Statistics
Mathematics
Quantitative Modeling
ETF Pricing

Virtu Financial

Market making and trading solutions provider

About Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial specializes in market making and trading solutions, providing services that enhance the efficiency of financial markets. The company uses advanced technology and its understanding of market structures to offer a variety of products, including execution services, liquidity sourcing, and analytics. Clients such as institutional investors and broker-dealers benefit from Virtu's ability to generate liquidity, which helps stabilize markets. A key feature of Virtu's offerings is its Open Technology platform, which supplies clients with data-as-a-service, including a library of APIs and tools to improve trading strategies. Unlike many competitors, Virtu emphasizes transparency and a comprehensive approach to trading, aiming to support clients in navigating global financial markets effectively.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Wellness Program
Gym Membership

Risks

Increased competition from firms like Citadel Securities challenges Virtu's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on high-frequency trading may raise compliance costs for Virtu.
Cryptocurrency market volatility impacts Virtu's liquidity provision and risk management.

Differentiation

Virtu leads in electronic market making across diverse asset classes globally.
The Open Technology platform offers a robust data-as-a-service solution with extensive APIs.
Virtu's commitment to transparency and innovation strengthens its industry position.

Upsides

Growing demand for algorithmic trading boosts Virtu's market making services.
ESG investing trends increase demand for transparent trading platforms like Virtu's.
Quantum computing advancements enhance Virtu's trading algorithms and market efficiency.

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