Job Description
As a (Junior) Quantitative Trader, you will immerse yourself in the fast-paced environment of equity trading on Scalable Capital's market making desk. You will collaborate with seasoned traders and (quantitative) financial engineers, deepening your understanding of market dynamics, algorithmic trading strategies, and risk management.
* Become a market maker for equities, ETFs (equity and fixed income), and other ETPs, providing liquidity and facilitating efficient trading on the European Investor Exchange (EIX)
* Design, backtest and implement trading algorithms to enhance quoting and execution strategies, and adapt to changing market conditions
* Analyze market data and other large datasets
* Leverage your programming skills to automate data processing and enhance data visualization
* Support the development and optimization of trading systems, enhancing efficiency and robustness
* Assist in optimizing treasury and liquidity management to ensure effective cash flow, funding strategies, and risk mitigation
* Understand and apply risk management practices and ensure regulatory compliance
* Work closely with quantitative engineers, developers, and seasoned traders
Qualifications
* University degree, preferably in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, with experience using data analysis tools and libraries (such as Pandas and NumPy)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets)
* Demonstrable interest in financial markets, trading, and investment strategies
* Ability to deliver under pressure with excellent analytical skills in a fast-paced environment
* A collaborative problem-solver with attention to detail, along with strong communication and teamwork skills
* Fluent in English
Additional Information
* Be part of one of the fastest-growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers
* Work with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever-growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients
* Work from our centrally located offices in the heart of Munich or Berlin, nestled in lively neighborhoods filled with vibrant restaurants, cozy cafés, and a wide range of convenient amenities
* Be productive with the latest hardware and tools
* Learn and grow by joining our in-house knowledge sharing sessions and spending your individual Education Budget
* Learn and experience German culture first hand by joining our free German language classes
* (International) relocation support
* Flexible vacation policy and the opportunity to work from abroad
* Benefit from an attractive compensation package and from the company pension scheme
* Monthly contribution of 25% for the ‘Deutschland Jobticket’
* Say goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker