Quantitative Trader - ETFs

Full Timejunior

DublinPosted 9 weeks ago

Role Overview

Virturecruitinghidden is hiring a entry-level Quantitative Trader - ETFs. This is a full-time role in Dublin. Part of Virturecruitinghidden's Trading hiring. 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 Junior-level Trading roles is $75k-$120k (based on 43 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

We're looking for an eager, detail-oriented professional to join as a Trader supporting our ETF Trading desk. The candidate will be responsible for risk management, strategy configuration and implementation and primary market trading. The traders work closely with operations, compliance, brokers and custodians to mitigate risk and generate revenue for the firm. Our traders design, operate, and improve high‐performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on both electronic trading venues and RFQ trading platforms around the world. Our ETF traders also build and manage relationships with issuers and other trading partners. This team has the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm’s trading strategies. Virtu Financial is a well-established market maker in the ETF space in Europe. We are looking to significantly expand our current product offering to cover all underlying asset classes.

THE CANDIDATE:

2-5 years of experience working in a trading support role, or in a comparable role at trading firm or financial institution.
Excellent academic background. All majors welcome but ones with a quantitative lean preferred (computer science, math, sciences, economics and related fields).
Bond experience required; knowledge and experience pricing, settling, clearing Fixed Income beneficial. ETF knowledge a plus.
Strong ability to communicate information confidently and with agility to both clients and to colleagues internally.
Technical proficiency - SQL and Python are used by most Traders at Virtu to work more efficiently. Prior experience in these or other programming languages are required.
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.

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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Where is the Quantitative Trader - ETFs position at Virturecruitinghidden located?

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

What does a Quantitative Trader - ETFs at Virturecruitinghidden earn?

Virturecruitinghidden 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 - ETFs role at Virturecruitinghidden posted?

This role was posted on May 12, 2026 (63 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.

Is the Quantitative Trader - ETFs role at Virturecruitinghidden entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Virturecruitinghidden has listed.