Trading Associate
Who We Are
As the European servicing hub of the internationally renowned TransMarket Group (TMG), Oryctérope Transalpin creates, develops, and improves proprietary trading strategies in order to capture opportunities and manage risk in the most competitive financial markets around the world. Working at the intersection of finance, mathematics, and technology, we develop our edge through expertise in quantitative research, algorithms, and infrastructure to produce systematic trading solutions which contribute significant liquidity across global markets to facilitate price discovery and risk transfer.
Our structured employee training and development proves we value our people and provide continuous support to succeed at all levels in their careers. Our superior results are achieved by the collaborative and entrepreneurial nature of our teams and the discipline and patience to relentlessly advance our business and improve our expertise.
Description
Our Trading Associates are passionate about improving the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring order to prices. At Oryctérope Transalpin, you will be called on to work with teammates to eliminate inefficiencies and manage risk in the world’s financial markets. As a Trading Associate, you will gain early exposure to real time trading in order to develop situational awareness and a deep understanding of the market. In collaboration with our team and development through our formalized education program, you will have the scope to utilize risk management and strategic thinking skills to guide trades and explore new trading opportunities. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, strives for continual improvement, has a disciplined appetite for risk, and is dedicated to mastering their market.
Responsibilities
- Work with teammates to assist and learn all facets of automated trading
- Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
- Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
- Develop, code, maintain and support production quality automated trading strategies
Requirements
- Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
- Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
- Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance. Candidates without graduate school level math background will not be considered.
- Programming proficiency and experience (C++, C#, Python, R). Linux scripting a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team in a fast paced environment
- MS or PhD in technical field or pertinent industry experience
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