Overview
Quantitative ETF Pricing Analyst role at Virtu Financial.
Based in Dublin.
Virtu is a leading financial firm that delivers liquidity and innovative trading solutions to clients.
As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity to create more efficient markets and offers pricing across multiple venues and securities worldwide.
The role is to enhance the global ETF team.
The role will be based in our Dublin office.
Virtu Financial Ireland Limited is the European HQ of our proprietary trading business.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to become an exchange-traded fund (ETF) expert.
Our ETF Pricing Analysts work to develop a comprehensive understanding of all listed ETFs globally.
They leverage proprietary tools to build models that price funds across asset classes including commodities, equities, derivatives, fixed income and cryptocurrencies.
They deliver on-time accurate pricing working in tandem with the trading team to deliver best-in-class pricing models.
Virtu ETF Pricing Analysts are part of an expanding team that spans across APAC, EMEA, and the United States, working alongside developers and traders to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in the market.
The Candidate
Excellent academic background.
All subjects welcome but hard sciences preferred (computer science, math, physics, statistics and related fields).
Programming experience is required (Python, SQL, Java or C++ are a plus).
The ability to communicate information precisely.
A person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction.
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 towards collective goals.
Capable of handling responsibilities of desk operational functions.
Self-starter who can manage and implement new desk initiatives.
Ambitious to seek out new trading opportunities/arbitrage.
Strong interest in financial markets and desire to become an ETF expert.
No finance background is necessary; suitable for 0–2 years of experience.
Process
After an initial resume screening, select applicants will receive an online programming-skills test via email to assess coding abilities.
The sender will be HackerRank, a third-party evaluation service.
Monitor your inbox/spam folder.
Successful candidates will be contacted for a phone interview.
We look forward to learning more about you.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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