Always Innovating

Successful strategies require analysis, creativity and focus, taking advantage of the latest technologies.

Join our Team

We believe our growth as a firm depends on the personal growth of everyone on our team. That's why we offer a range of opportunities for employees to develop new skills and gain expertise.

Mentorship

Every new hire is paired with a mentor who offers knowledge and guidance as well as assistance acclimating to the firm.

Training

All employees have access to internal classes on topics including options, trading and Volant's proprietary technology systems.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employees receive tuition reimbursement for external job-related classes and programs.

Health Coverage

All employees and their families receive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.

Bonuses

All employees are eligible for bonuses.

Time Off

All employees receive generous paid vacation.

Social Life

We enjoy a variety of happy hours, holiday parties, and family-friendly celebrations.

Daily Life

We provide lunch and stock our kitchen with healthy snacks and beverages.

Current Opening

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong quantitive skills who are ready to push themselves in an environment that fosters collaboration and rewards determination.

Quantitative Trader

Volant is a technology-driven trading firm composed of quantitative traders and technologists who work together as a single team. For more than 16 years, we have specialized in automated options, futures and equities trading. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial culture, exceptional people and ability to adapt.

This role is on our trading team analysing activity with the goal of increasing the effectiveness of our trading systems. Our team of traders drive innovation in all areas of the firm, constantly striving to improve, automate, and simplify.

Quantitative Traders build, pilot, and improve our trading and risk systems. This involves detailed research and analysis of live trading strategies as well as investigating new strategies or business opportunities. As a Quantitative Trader, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Apply a data-driven approach to trading
  • Create systematic trading strategies, utilizing the firm’s superior technology
  • Use analytical methods to identify market inefficiencies, streamline trading systems and improve risk management techniques

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who have proven:

  • Ability to apply quantitative skill and logical reasoning to solve complex problems
  • Knowledge of statistical methods
  • Capacity to work in a professional and highly collaborative team environment
  • Graduates are welcomed
  • Proficiency in at least one of Python, R or C++

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