Virtu Financial · 4 weeks ago
Quantitative Strategist (PhD) - Options
New York
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$175K/yr - $200K/yrVirtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets. As a Quantitative Strategist on the Options team, you will apply statistical methods to identify predictive models, research new trading strategies, and develop risk models to manage portfolio risks.
AnalyticsCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Apply your observation skills and modern statistical methods to identify and build predictive models
Research and implement new trading strategies
Analyze existing strategies to identify potential improvements
Develop risk models and frameworks to manage portfolio risks
Create tools to automate research tasks and improve visualization of complex data sets
Qualification
Required
PhD in Math, Stats, Physics/Applied Physics, or other STEM programs
History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
Programming skills (especially Python and C/C++)
Intellectually curious and self-motivated
Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects
Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers
Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
Strong drive for success within a collaborative team
Company
Virtu Financial
Virtu is the global leader in electronic market making.
Founded in 2008
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1BKey Investors
North Island
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.04B
2017-04-20Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Aaron Simons
Chief Executive Officer
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