Quantitative Trader

Full Time

ChicagoPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Virtu is hiring a Quantitative Trader. This is a full-time role in Chicago. Part of Virtu's Trading hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Trading roles is $150k-$200k (based on 69 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide

THE ROLE

Our Quantitative Traders are responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of high‐performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues around the world. During an intensive period of mentorship and training in trade floor operations, Quantitative Traders learn the intricacies of each step of the trade flow process, eventually integrating into strategy deployment and operation.

This team also has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm’s trading strategies. Quantitative Traders not only become experts in trading technology and its interaction with the market, but they also play a crucial role in the evolution of market micro structure and the driving forces behind liquidity. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space.

THE CANDIDATE

Excellent academic background. All majors welcome but hard sciences preferred (computer science, math, physics, statistics, and related fields).
Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills and mathematical aptitude.
Programming experience is required (Python, SQL, Java or C++ are a plus).
The ability to communicate information precisely and with agility.
A physicalizer; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare.
Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team.
Team player: authentic, genuine person who is capable of working collective goals.
Prior experience with trading, strategy games or poker, is helpful but not required.
No finance background is necessary.

THE PROCESS

After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be sent via email. This test is from a service called Hackerrank so please be on the lookout. After passing the programming test, we will contact you to arrange a phone screen. We looking forward to meeting you!

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation. See our careers page for more information)

Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Quantitative Trader position at Virtu?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Virtu. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Quantitative Trader position at Virtu located?

This position is based in Chicago. Virtu has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Quantitative Trader at Virtu earn?

Virtu has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Quantitative Trader role at Virtu posted?

This role was posted on July 2, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.