Quant Trader

Geneva Trading • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.
How You Can Make An Impact

We are looking for Quant Traders to join our growing market-making team in Dublin. The ideal candidate has experience working at a proprietary trading firm and is looking for a position with more autonomy and the opportunity to assist with the rapid growth of a profitable trading desk.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in Python (or similar languages).
• Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and optimization techniques.
• Exposure to data analysis tools (e.g., R, MATLAB, Pandas, NumPy).
• Curiosity about financial markets, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure.
• Ability to think critically and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work in office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with kdb+/q, SQL, or other database technologies.
• Participation in trading competitions, math contests, competitive gaming, or poker.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques such as regression, neural networks, or SVMs.

Responsibilities

• Managing positions and capitalize on trading opportunities
• Monitor and troubleshoot our proprietary software and trading infrastructure
• Analyze and model trading opportunities using real-world data.
• Build and enhance tools that drive trading decisions and risk management.
• Collaborate with traders and technologists to solve complex, high-impact problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees