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Algorithmic Trader jobs are open across hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, and fintech companies, from junior quant roles to senior strategy leads, with specializations in high-frequency trading, market making, and statistical arbitrage. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
Job Title: Quantitative Trader
Location: New York, NY
Overview
Deutsche Bank New York Branch seeks a Quantitative Trader in New York, NY to develop innovations in quantitative trading, including opportunities for automation. Requires a Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, or related field or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience managing and running electronic trading strategies across asset classes, including pricing, execution, liquidity management, inventory management, position management, and real-time risk management in fast-moving market environments; developing, designing, validating, back-testing, and implementing electronic trading strategies using database languages including KDB/SQL, Python for systematic trading, and trading analytics workflows; performing advanced statistical analysis and modelling including performance attribution, market impact analysis, transaction cost analysis (TCA), financial modelling, and quantitative risk management; applying advanced mathematical and quantitative methods, including probability theory, and optimization techniques, to analyze, develop, and validate pricing models across asset classes; collaborating cross-functionally with traders, quantitative researchers, sales, and technology teams to design and enhance electronic trading infrastructure, including automation, execution optimization, liquidity distribution, and data-driven trading decision frameworks across electronic trading platforms. Salary range: $150,000.00 – $170,000.00/year. This position is eligible for Deutsche Bank's Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Deutsche Bank Benefits
At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view "Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement" and the following notices: "EEOC Know Your Rights" ; "Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act" ; and "Employee Polygraph Protection Act" .
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act .
Job Description:
Job Title: Quantitative Trader
Location: New York, NY
Overview
Deutsche Bank New York Branch seeks a Quantitative Trader in New York, NY to develop innovations in quantitative trading, including opportunities for automation. Requires a Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, or related field or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience managing and running electronic trading strategies across asset classes, including pricing, execution, liquidity management, inventory management, position management, and real-time risk management in fast-moving market environments; developing, designing, validating, back-testing, and implementing electronic trading strategies using database languages including KDB/SQL, Python for systematic trading, and trading analytics workflows; performing advanced statistical analysis and modelling including performance attribution, market impact analysis, transaction cost analysis (TCA), financial modelling, and quantitative risk management; applying advanced mathematical and quantitative methods, including probability theory, and optimization techniques, to analyze, develop, and validate pricing models across asset classes; collaborating cross-functionally with traders, quantitative researchers, sales, and technology teams to design and enhance electronic trading infrastructure, including automation, execution optimization, liquidity distribution, and data-driven trading decision frameworks across electronic trading platforms. Salary range: $150,000.00 – $170,000.00/year. This position is eligible for Deutsche Bank's Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Deutsche Bank Benefits
At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view "Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement" and the following notices: "EEOC Know Your Rights" ; "Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act" ; and "Employee Polygraph Protection Act" .
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act .
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in algorithmic trader jobs.
- Proficiency in Python and at least one compiled language such as C++ or Java
- Experience building and backtesting quantitative trading strategies on historical market data
- Strong foundation in statistics, probability theory, and time series analysis
- Familiarity with market microstructure, order types, and execution algorithms
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in mathematics, computer science, physics, or a related quantitative field
- Experience with low-latency systems, FIX protocol, or direct market access infrastructure
Tips for Your Algorithmic Trader Job Search
Quantify your strategy performance concretely
Hiring managers at trading firms want to see risk-adjusted returns, Sharpe ratios, and drawdown figures from your live or paper trading. List the asset classes, timeframes, and execution latency your strategies operated at, not just that you built models.
Show code, not just credentials
Most algorithmic trader roles require a GitHub repository or coding sample demonstrating your backtesting framework, signal generation, or execution logic. Firms prioritize candidates who show working code in Python, C++, or R alongside their resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists algorithmic trader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by execution style
Job titles often blur high-frequency, mid-frequency, and systematic macro roles. Read the requirements carefully for latency targets, holding periods, and infrastructure mentions like co-location or FPGAs to confirm the role matches your actual experience.
Prepare for live coding and case rounds
Expect at least one technical screen where you implement a statistical test, optimize an order-routing function, or debug a vectorized backtest under time pressure. Practice on financial datasets, not generic coding challenges, since the domain knowledge is tested alongside syntax.
Negotiate comp structure, not just base
Total compensation at trading firms skews heavily toward performance bonuses and sometimes profit-sharing or desk P&L splits. Ask explicitly how the bonus pool is calculated and whether individual or desk performance drives your payout before accepting any offer.
Algorithmic Trader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most algorithmic traders?
The companies hiring the most algorithmic traders right now include Dodge & Cox, Saragossa, and Deutsche Bank, with the largest share of openings in New York, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Proprietary trading firms and large asset managers consistently represent the highest volume of open roles.
How many algorithmic trader jobs are remote?
About 67% of algorithmic trader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site work remains more common at high-frequency and prop-trading firms where low-latency infrastructure access is required. Systematic macro, research-focused quant roles, and strategy development positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become an algorithmic trader?
Start by building a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming, typically through a degree in a quantitative field. Develop and document your own trading strategies using historical market data and open-source backtesting libraries. Contribute to public repositories to demonstrate your code quality. Target entry-level quant researcher or junior trader roles at prop firms, then advance as your live performance record grows.
Can you get hired as an algorithmic trader with little experience?
Yes, some prop trading firms and fintech companies hire candidates with strong quantitative skills and coding ability even without prior professional trading experience. Building a documented backtesting project, contributing to open-source financial libraries, or completing a quant internship are the most effective ways to demonstrate readiness. Firms that run structured training programs are the most accessible entry points.
What does the algorithmic trader interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, followed by one or two technical rounds covering probability puzzles, statistics, and coding exercises using financial data. Shortlisted candidates typically complete a take-home strategy development task and present their methodology. Final rounds at larger firms often include a discussion with senior traders assessing market intuition and risk reasoning alongside the technical results.
Where can I find and apply to algorithmic trader jobs?
You can find and apply to algorithmic trader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your specialization, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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