Junior Derivatives Trader

What You’ll Do:   At Valkyrie, Derivatives Traders are responsible for operating our proprietary trading system and being fully responsible for day-to-day PnL and risk.  You’re directly facing the market every day and seeing the immediate impact of your decisions.  After completing our rigorous training program, including several weeks of live trading, you’ll join an existing team to continue learning how to successfully manage our trading strategies.  From there, your responsibilities will only grow, as you perform and operate under the supervision of a senior trader.   What You’ll Need:

Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent

Passion for the financial markets

Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills

Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to make split-second logical decisions in a high-pressure environment

Competitive drive and the maturity to handle considerable responsibility

Capability to quickly recover from mistakes

Quantitative Analysis skills are a plus

Programming experience preferred

Must have valid, ongoing, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored or self-initiated immigration filings.

What You’ll Get:

Competitive salaries and performance bonuses

Top-tier medical and dental coverage

Relocation assistance packages

Generous vacation policy

Training opportunities and continuing education

Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages

Group outings and company parties

Casual dress environment

Salary range

$140,000

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.