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Quantitative Strategist (PhD)
Virtu Financial
Austin, TX; New YorkPosted Jul 31, 2026 · 5h ago$175k – $200k
Full-time$175k – $200kEntry LevelHybridFintech
About this role
Virtu Financial is seeking a Quantitative Strategist with a PhD in a quantitative field to join their interdisciplinary teams. You will apply statistical methods to build predictive models, research and implement trading strategies, develop risk models, and create tools for research automation. No prior quant finance experience is required, but strong programming skills in Python and C++ are essential.
What we are looking for
6- Build predictive models using statistical methods
- Research and implement new trading strategies
- Analyze and improve existing strategies
- Develop risk models and frameworks
- Create tools for research automation and data visualization
- PhD in a quantitative STEM field required
Skills mentioned
2PythonC++
