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Junior Execution Trader

New York, USAPosted 1 month ago

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Job type
Not listed
Work mode
Not listed
Level
Entry Level
Department
Finance and Accounting
Experience
1+ year experience
Posted
Aug 14, 2026

About the role

The Role:

  • Monitor execution across equities, FX, Futures and other asset classes, trading in different regions.
  • Provide first-line support for any issues arising from the automated execution flow.
  • Conduct project work in areas including adding new liquidity to the execution platform and reducing the cost of implementing WorldQuant’s models.
  • Analyze large datasets to guide further automation and refinement of execution desk processes.
  • Interface directly with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, Senior Management, Compliance, Risk and many other teams.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline from a top tier institution
  • 1+ years of work experience gained in a buy-side or sell-side institution in a Trading, DevOps or Analytics role supporting investment strategies
  • Enthusiasm to learn more about financial markets and execution trading
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python) and databases (SQL) a strong plus
  • Experience with at least one mainstream asset class (equities, FX, fixed income, credit, derivatives)

Our Benefits:

  • Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
    • twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
    • three personal days, and
    • ten sick days.
  • Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
  • Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
  • Employee resource groups