VECTOR TRADING

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 scientific curiosity, integrity and entrepreneurship. Inevitably, this is the secret to our success. 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.“

Mark Glasberg — Founder & CEO

Process

From Idea To Reality

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.

Culture

How we get there is as important as where we are going

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.

Automation 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.

Ground Floor Opportunity Join us at the perfect time and let our growth be your success story.

Fast Expansion Our company has consistently experienced a self sustained growth at extraordinary rates since our founding in 2014.

Personal Culture We foster a family-like environment around the office where we stand for each other and our team’s success.

On-Site Fitness Facility We believe that healthy people are happy people. We encourage exercising and a gym is available to all employees.

Company Bonus Program This program is designed to reward our team with extra-ordinary compensation for extraordinary performance.

Lunch on the House Lunch is purchased daily for the entire team. We also provide a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages from suggestions made by our team members.

Standard Employee Benefits Health/Dental/Vision Insurance; Pre-taxed Commuter Benefit, HSA, FSA; 401K, STD and LTD

Paid Time off All Employee’s are given paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick days.

Quarterly Company Events At least once a quarter we make a point to celebrate our achievements and strengthen the relationships of the people we work with by hosting company outings and events.

We Are PurposefulWe Are TradersWe Are CreativeWe Are DesignersWe Are EngineersWe Are FocusedWe Are CodersWe Are ScientistsWe Are DevelopersWe Are StatisticiansWe Are Entrepreneurial

How you do anything is how you do everything

Open Roles

At Vector Trading, the most important qualities to hold are a genuine interest in learning, teamwork and desire to excel. We seek to source individuals who are ambitious, rigorous, and persistent in their approach to succeed and reach our planned goals.

Relative Value Trader

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and run automated trading strategies
Apply technology and quantitative skills to execute and support automated trading daily
Build and maintain trading models and parameters
Understand well the connection between models and execution tools
Make real-time trading decisions using both quantitative and fundamental data
Use data analysis tools to identify and respond to unique market opportunities
Design and describe how to improve trading tools so developers can improve on trading strategies
Adhere to risk and capital usage limits
Coordinate daily trading activities, including operations, interruptions, budget, and costs, among others
Mentor, manage or train junior traders to complete projects and learn all facets of trading

Qualifications

3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in a risk-taking role
Bachelor’s, Masters or Ph.D. degree in any scientific field or Finance
Strong understanding of statistical approaches and predictive modeling techniques (including regression analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, SVD, etc.), their underlying assumptions, limitations, and the proper use for each methodology
Exceptional knowledge of financial products and trading methodology
Natural market insight
Passion for the markets and a strong desire to seize investment opportunities
A calculated risk-taker with demonstrated experience monetizing opportunities in financial markets
Proven risk management skills and ability to manage trading within a given set of risk parameters
Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
Strong work ethic, compliance and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
Deep understanding and appreciation of the regulatory environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven profitability track record trading across multiple asset classes is a major plus

Quantitative Trader

Responsibilities

Explore trading ideas by analyzing market data with fundamental statistical theories
Apply programming, quantitative and statistical skills to the research of market trends, reversions, patterns, and complete data-driven projects
Apply statistical techniques throughout the whole process from data mining to execution
Be self-sufficient designing, building, maintaining and enhancing a systemic and data-driven approach with tools necessary to test and evaluate trading algorithms and business opportunities
Conduct research to improve risk management, revenue capture, and market coverage and contribute to libraries of analytic tools for market data analytics and trade strategy optimization
Adhere to risk and capital usage limits
Coordinate daily trading activities with operations, trading support, brokers, among others
Use data analysis tools to identify and respond to unique market opportunities
Use cutting edge technology to build out effective trading strategies
Mentor, manage or train junior traders to complete projects and learn all facets of trading

Qualifications

3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in a risk-taking role
Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. degree in any scientific field
Experience in linear algebra, statistics, and interaction with large datasets
Strong understanding of statistical approaches and predictive modeling techniques (including regression analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, SVD, etc.), their underlying assumptions, limitations, and the proper use for each methodology
A calculated risk-taker with demonstrated experience monetizing opportunities in financial markets
Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
Strong work ethic, compliance and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong proficiency in C++
Programming languages R, Python, Lua are a plus
Proven profitability track record trading across multiple strategies or asset classes is a major plus

Algorithmic Trader

Responsibilities

Analyze and program algorithmic trading strategies as well as develop electronic trading applications and trading tools.
Responsible for gathering futures exchange market data and developing electronic trading models using derivative theory and quantitative research methods.
Develop mathematical models for both linear and non-linear financial valuations as well as risk management, by analyzing exchange systems behavior.
Be responsible for developing software applications and quantitative tools for trading using statistical analyst methods.
Gain knowledge with financial markets. Use statistical techniques to develop factors used in trading methods, future pricing and risk management.
Develop hedging algorithms that can be employed and strategies to calculate optimal hedging products based on utility.
Design, test, and optimize trading strategies using simulation algorithms.
Work in computer program languages such as Python, C++ in Linux, VBA, Excel, and MATLAB as well as apply knowledge to volatile modeling, Black-Scholes pricing, factor models, and derivative theory.

Qualifications

Applicant must possess a Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in a STEM, Financial Mathematics, Finance, or related field and 3 years of professional experience as a Trader or related role.
3 years of experience in developing electronic trading applications and trading tools.
3 years of experience in analyzing and programming algorithmic trading strategies.
3 years of experience in derivative theory and quantitative research methods.
3 years of experience in statistical analysis methods.
2 years of experience in profitable systematic futures trading.
3 years of experience in Python, R, VBA, Excel, and MATLAB.

Job Location: Chicago, IL

To apply: Send resume to Ana Soto at careers@vectrading.com or click the Submit Resume button below.

FPGA Engineer

Responsibilities

Participate in Vector’s FPGA team to develop hardware-based solutions to accelerate trading strategies in electronic markets around the world
Work closely with other Vector Engineers to complete FPGA projects, from design through production
Build automated tests for single modules, groups of modules, and complete solutions
Assist in the integration of FPGA acceleration into existing Vector software designs
Draft, update and maintain design documents, interface documents, source code comments and change control comments
Participate in technical meetings and develop internal training materials

Qualifications

1+ year writing System Verilog or VHDL
Bachelor’s, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field
Strong programming skills in C++ in a Linux environment
Familiarity with automated testing and hardware verification techniques
Experience using Wireshark or similar PCAP reading tools
Experience in finding errors in code and great debugging skills
Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
Motivated, dependable, and a responsible team player
Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills
Understanding of network and typical networking protocols is a plus
Understanding of computer design and operating systems is a plus

ALGORITHM Developer

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and support production quality automated trading strategies
Apply technology and programming to automate complex trading logic
Be or become an expert in market microstructure information
Understand at the highest levels tick data dissemination and protocol communication with world-class electronic exchanges
Build and maintain the connection between trading models and execution software
Create tools, verification processes, and risk management protections to assure safe trading
Mentor, manage or train junior developers to complete projects and learn all facets of trading

Qualifications

3+ years of experience building software for trading or similar complex software systems
Bachelor’s, Masters or Ph.D. degree in any scientific field or Finance
Have the capability to understand quickly what is being explained and think for himself/herself
Knowledge of markets and financial products is a plus
Obsessed about creating clean 100% bug-free software
Passion for mathematics and software applied to the markets
Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
Strong work ethic, compliance, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Training or demonstrated ability to learn languages such as C++, R, Lua, and/or Python

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPER

Responsibilities

Develop, support and maintain trading infrastructure systems mostly in C++
Understand at the highest levels tick data dissemination and protocol communication with world-class electronic exchanges
Build or improve software for simulation, back-office and post-trade evaluation
Provide support for emergency situations, execute planned changes and deploy projects, including advanced profiling and troubleshooting of performance issues
Contribute to tools and systems to fully automate the provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of multiple servers
Interact with both trading and core development teams on a regular basis
Research and implement enhancements to our infrastructure systems as well as automation and monitoring
Take ownership of and lead projects from start to finish including design, roll out, and testing
Build tools to support real-time trading operations by automating tasks to reduce complexity and human involvement in critical systems

Qualifications

3+ years of development experience
Bachelor’s, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar field
Strong programming skills in C++ in the Linux environment
Ability to conceptualize and understand complex systems with many dependencies and moving parts
Experience with scripting languages and automation tools
Passion for testing and evaluating programming and workflow correctness
Experience in finding errors in code and great debugging skills
Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
Motivated, dependable, and a responsible team player
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of networking and typical network protocols is a plus

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