JR. TRADER (ASIAN MARKET HOURS)

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How You Can Make an Impact 

We are looking for talented graduates to join our firm and support a growing team during the Asian Market Hours. The ideal candidate has a passion for the financial markets coupled with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.

  • Identify, maintain, and enhance algorithmic trading strategies and business opportunities for our high-frequency (HFT) market making team.
  • Analyze trading performance, financial time series data, proprietary software, and algorithms with statistical modeling techniques.
  • Proprietary model construction, back-testing, maintenance and improvement of proprietary trading methodology.
  • Collaborate with other Traders, Quants, and Developers to understand, maintain, and improve our electronic algorithmic trading systems.

What You'll Need
 

  • Team player: work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to write and implement statistical ideas in Python, R, Matlab, Q (kdb), or related language
  • Bachelor or Master's degree with strong academic results in a STEM-related program
  • Proven interest in monetizing statistical patterns across global markets
  • Ability to manage risk and think clearly under pressure

Why You Should Join Us

  • Great People. We’re ambitious and like to have fun while achieving our goals.
  • Transparent Compensation Structure. Our employees know that we value their ideas and contributions.
  • Relaxed Environment. We have a flat organizational structure with frequent activities for all employees such as on-site seminars, happy hours, corporate sports teams, etc.
  • Wellness Programs. We believe that a balanced employee is more productive. A stocked kitchen, on-site gym, and generous vacation package are just some of the perks that we offer our employees.
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  • Product
  • People Operations
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    • C++Languages
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    • RLanguages
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    • LinuxLanguages
    • kdbLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
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    • AsanaProject Management

Location

We're centrally located in Chicago's Financial District & walking distance from the exchanges. We call Dublin, Ireland our second home.

What are Geneva Trading Perks + Benefits

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Geneva Trading offers employees a 401(k) and/or Roth(k) plan.
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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