Quantitative Trader - 2027 Graduate (DV Equities) at DV Trading (Hong Kong, China)
DV Trading· Hong Kong, China·
Job description
About Us: Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with senior traders to learn about proprietary methodologies and trading systems
- Real-time risk management in the form of trade entry and risk layoffs
- Build, maintain, and improve trading models
- Enhance existing strategies and identify and new opportunities
- Liaise between the trading desk, internal teams, and OTC relationships
- Additional responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and skills
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or a related field, and expected to graduate by Summer 2027
- Strong foundation in math, probability, and statistics
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to maintain composure and communicate clearly under pressure
- High level of proficiency in Excel and VBA
- Experience with SQL, statistical modeling, Python, or other programming experience is preferred
- Exceptional problem-solving ability and multitasking skills
DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Why work at DV Trading
- Culture: Values include excellence, agility, ownership, curiosity, and unity. The firm emphasizes a flat, collaborative structure where individuals are empowered to take ownership and make decisions.
- Work environment: Fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment with a focus on continuous learning and innovation. Traders are given significant autonomy and access to world-class technology.
- Remote/Hybrid policy: Not explicitly stated, but presence in 8 global offices suggests a preference for in-office collaboration, typical of proprietary trading firms.
- Notable perks: Opportunity to trade with the firm's own capital (no personal risk), access to cutting-edge technology, and a meritocratic culture where performance is directly rewarded.
- Engineering culture: Developers work closely with traders and risk teams to build real-time systems. Tech stack includes C++, Python, Linux, and SQL. Roles range from back-office development to low-latency systems engineering.