We accelerate the future of trading
The qualities we value at Vector Trading are a genuine interest in learning, a collaborative mindset and a desire to excel. We seek to welcome individuals who are ambitious, rigorous, and persistent in their approach to succeed.
WE ARE PURPOSEFUL
Technological
Efficient
Automation Based
Entrepreneurial
Innovative
Goal Oriented
Agile
Adaptative
Fast Paced
About Us
We are a company composed of talented professionals working on multiple strategies and expanding to different asset classes and electronic exchanges around the world.
Proprietary Trading
We have been proprietary trading from inception and grew the company organically so we don't have corporate bureaucracy.
We are an organization with highly technical professionals who dedicate 100% of their time to solving technical challenges. We don't use any third party platforms and all of our trades are electronic.
We trade huge volumes via our own bots that are programmed by our software developers with a logic that is built and tested by our traders and quantitative researchers. For strategies that depend on speed, our bots can execute trades measured in nanoseconds.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the leader in the application of technology and statistical modeling to price discovery in the financial markets.
We take the scientific method as a must. Work hard play hard is a mantra we seek to live by with an inspiring culture of integrity and entrepreneurship.
We cultivate an environment where creativity and purpose guide us and in return, we honor merit and commitment as our guiding principle to evaluate the extraordinary results of our team.
Our Numbers
Some cool facts about us
Direct exchange connections
Countries where we operate
SQ FT Office
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Proprietary software and hardware
C++ lines of code
Computers
Full time employees
Our Team
As a unit, we are encouraged to maximize each other's potential while reinforcing the company's culture inside and outside of the workplace.
We know that a small group of talented individuals working together can leverage technology and achieve the same or better results than much larger teams.
A Players
We work to develop our people into fully committed professionals; this invariably fosters an environment of success.
TRADERS
Our trading team analyzes and programs algorithmic trading strategies. They develop electronic trading applications and mathematical models for linear and non-linear financial valuations by using derivative theory and quantitative research methods.
We also practice risk management by analyzing exchange systems behavior.
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Our quantitative research team joins programming with quantitative and statistical analysis skills to explore trading strategy by analyzing market data with fundamental statistical theories from data mining to execution.
We conduct research to improve risk management, revenue capture, and market coverage.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Our business operations team serves as strategic partners and advisors to executives and manages Vector's growth. Our mission is to build and lead a highly functioning team.
Fundamentally, we move the company in the right direction and achieve our goals.
ENGINEERS
Our engineering team is responsible for developing and maintaining trading infrastructure systems and improving software for simulation, back-office, and post-trade evaluation. We work with the highest levels of tick data dissemination, applying technology to automate complex trading logic.
Our developers thrive on solving complex technical challenges involving performant and scalable systems both for building automated trading applications and for the experience of our end-users.
FPGA ENGINEERS
Our FPGA engineering team develops hardware-based solutions to accelerate trading strategies in electronic markets around the world.
The FPGA projects are implemented by our team from design through production, building automated tests for single modules, groups of modules, and complete solutions.
Our Culture
How we get there is as important as where we are going
Fast Expansion and Ground Floor Opportunity
Join us at the perfect time and let our growth be your success story. Our company has consistently experienced self-sustained growth at extraordinary rates since our founding in 2014.
Process
We are consistently researching new ideas, applying them to the markets, verifying their effectiveness, executing and going straight back to research. This methodology ensures the effectiveness of our strategies.
Your Career Adventure
Starts Here
Hiring Process
Open Roles
Review the job description to familiarize yourself with what Vector Trading is looking for.
You Apply - We Review - Together we will get to know each other.
Quantitative Researcher
Explore trading ideas by analyzing market data with fundamental statistical theories.
Algorithmic Trader
Analyze and program algorithmic trading strategies as well as develop electronic trading applications and trading tools.
Software Developer
Develop, maintain, and support production quality automated trading strategies. Apply technology and programming to automate complex trading logic.
For other positions not listed, submit your resume
Application
Your application can be completed in one sitting. The fastest way to apply is to upload your resume via Email or Breezy. Make sure your resume is written in English.
When you complete your application, watch for a confirmation email. This signals that your application was received. After that, our hiring team will review your resume, and if you qualify for the position, you will receive an email to schedule an initial interview. We will keep you posted on the status of your application.
Because we're not as fast as an auto-responder, this step can take a while. If we see a good match between your skills and experience and what we need, we'll reach out, either by phone or email. If we don't, your application will remain in our database, accessible by all of our recruiters.
Even if you don't match one of the qualifications listed in a job description, we encourage you to apply for future consideration. We suggest you follow our LinkedIn page; there you may find further open roles at our company that suit you.
Interview
Initial Interview:
The initial interview is conducted by the recruiting team, with the objective of getting to know you beyond your resume, as well as analyzing soft skills and cultural fit.
Technical Test:
This step is carried out in order to verify technical skills, and give you the opportunity to have an idea of our technical level. There are different tests for each type of position.
Technical Team Interviews:
The interviews with the team aim to gather more information about your experience, test results, and cultural fit, as well as provide you with the opportunity to meet with potential colleagues.
Final Interview:
The final interview is conducted by Mark Glasberg (CEO/Founder) and is focused on your technical skills/knowledge and long-term career objectives.
Offer Meeting:
The offer meeting is conducted by the COO and will present the hiring offer and establish an agreed-upon response date and start date.