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Quantitative Trader

Virtu Financial

SingaporeFull-timeOn-site

Posted 12 May 2026

About this role

Traders are responsible for designing, operating, and improving high-performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed globally across electronic venues. This role involves intensive training in trade flow operations, integrating into strategy deployment, and collaborating with software engineers to enhance trading strategies. Candidates must possess an excellent academic background, preferably in hard sciences like computer science, math, or physics, along with outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude. Programming experience is required, and the ideal candidate is highly motivated, tenacious, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

What they're looking for

Algorithmic Trading Strategy DesignHigh-Performance TradingTrade Flow ProcessStrategy DeploymentSoftware Engineering CollaborationMarket MicrostructureQuantitative Problem-SolvingMathematical Aptitude

Frequently asked questions

What does a Quantitative Trader at Virtu Financial do?

Traders are responsible for designing, operating, and improving high-performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed globally across electronic venues. This role involves intensive training in trade flow operations, integrating into strategy deployment, and collaborating with software engineers …

What skills does this Quantitative Trader role need?

Key skills for this role include Algorithmic Trading Strategy Design, High-Performance Trading, Trade Flow Process, Strategy Deployment, Software Engineering Collaboration, Market Microstructure.

How much does a Quantitative Trader at Virtu Financial pay?

The employer did not list a salary for this role. Most similar Singapore roles publish their band on the job page.

Is this Quantitative Trader role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is on-site, based in Singapore.

How do I apply for this Quantitative Trader role?

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