Execution Trader Job at Two Sigma Ventures, New York, NY

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  • Two Sigma Ventures
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Execution Trader

Location: NY New York, United States

Business: Investment Management

Function: Quantitative Research

Experience Level: Experienced

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.

Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems.

Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, insurance technology, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems. Due to new portfolios and markets added, our core desk is looking for a candidate with strong attention to detail and excellent judgement to join our tight-knit team of traders. Our team is at the hub of the wheel, interacting with a wide array of internal teams to trade strategies across global macro & equity products, including portfolio construction, execution research, engineering, and operations, among others.

You will take on the following responsibilities:

  • Monitor all aspects of trading - from execution and risk to system health - addressing all issues accordingly
  • Provide daily updates on exposure, performance, and relevant market color to portfolio managers
  • Analyze market structure, monitor TCA, and research new execution strategies in conjunction with researchers to reduce trading costs
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts, risk team and software engineers to monitor and improve system behavior
  • Create adhoc dashboards and tools to monitor and evaluate trading activity
  • Maintain and develop counterparty relationships by attending broker meetings, events and outings
  • Trading overnight hours out of our New York office

You should possess the following qualifications:

  • 2 to 5 years of trading experience
  • A bachelor's degree
  • Experience trading global macro and equity products a plus
  • Proficient in coding (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.) a plus
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Comfort with trading European hours

You will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
  • Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
  • Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
  • Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
  • Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $325,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.

Two Sigma Ventures

Job Tags

Casual work, Work at office, Local area, Home office, Flexible hours, Night shift

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