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Valkyrie Trading ยท 3 weeks ago

Junior Quantitative Researcher

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$140K/yr - $140K/yr

Valkyrie Trading is a company focused on financial markets, and they are seeking a Junior Quantitative Researcher to apply their quantitative skills in financial modeling and algorithm development. The role involves collaborating with traders and software developers to enhance the algorithmic infrastructure and optimize system performance.

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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Apply quantitative skill set to solve challenging problems in financial modeling, algorithm development, and system optimizations
Work with traders and software developers in a highly collaborative environment
Build tools for traders to explore new trading ideas
Write algorithms from scratch and automate existing strategies
Analyze and optimize system performance
Inform traders about market developments, tools, and models that drive trading activities

Qualification

Quantitative analysisData analysisPythonStatisticsOptimizationEntrepreneurial attitudeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Passion for the financial markets
Strong working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and optimization
Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Drive and maturity to handle considerable responsibility
Capability to quickly recover from mistakes
Proficient in python with experience using common data science libraries

Benefits

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

Company

Valkyrie Trading

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Valkyrie Trading is a Chicago-based company that aims to provide liquidity to various disjoint, competitive financial markets.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.valkyrietrading.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Valkyrie Trading has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (7)
2023 (12)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Chris Lee
Chief Executive Officer
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