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
Strong 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
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.
