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Quantitative Trader jobs are open across hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and investment banks, from junior analyst to senior portfolio manager level, with specializations in algorithmic trading, statistical arbitrage, and derivatives pricing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 quantitative trader jobs.
- Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or quantitative finance
- Proficiency in Python and at least one compiled language such as C++ or Java
- Demonstrated experience building, backtesting, and deploying algorithmic trading strategies
- Deep knowledge of probability theory, stochastic calculus, and statistical modeling
- Familiarity with market microstructure, order types, and execution systems
- Experience with risk management frameworks and portfolio optimization techniques
Tips for Your Quantitative Trader Job Search
Tailor your resume for strategy performance
Quantitative trader resumes that land interviews show measurable strategy outcomes: Sharpe ratios, drawdown management, or alpha generated over a specific period. Skip generic finance bullet points and focus on what your models actually produced in live or simulated markets.
Highlight your programming and modeling stack
Most openings specify Python, C++, or R, and many also ask for experience with execution frameworks or backtesting engines. List the exact tools you've used for signal generation, risk modeling, and order execution so your resume clears automated filters immediately.
Target firms by their trading style first
Prop trading firms, hedge funds, and market makers hire for very different strategies and time horizons. Filter your search by firm type before applying, because a resume optimized for high-frequency execution will read poorly to a macro fund and vice versa.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quantitative trader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for multi-round technical screens
Expect at least one take-home coding challenge, a probability and statistics problem set, and a live strategy presentation. Practice explaining your backtesting methodology and how you account for transaction costs, slippage, and regime changes before you walk into any first-round call.
Negotiate on structure, not just base pay
Quantitative trading offers often include discretionary bonuses tied to strategy performance or firm P&L. Before accepting, clarify the payout structure, any capital allocation tied to your book, and whether your strategies are proprietary to you or owned entirely by the firm.
Quantitative Trader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quantitative traders?
The companies hiring the most quantitative traders right now include Dodge & Cox, Saragossa, and Wintermute, with the largest share of openings in New York, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at proprietary trading firms, global macro hedge funds, and the quantitative divisions of major investment banks.
How many quantitative trader jobs are remote?
About 50% of quantitative trader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the latency-sensitive and collaborative nature of most trading floor roles. Research and signal development positions tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while execution-focused roles almost always require on-site presence during market hours.
How do you become a quantitative trader?
Start by building a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming, typically through a degree in a quantitative field. Develop and document personal trading strategies using backtesting frameworks to demonstrate practical skill. Internships at proprietary trading firms or asset managers provide critical exposure to live market environments, execution systems, and risk protocols that academic work alone cannot replicate.
Can you get hired as a quantitative trader with little experience?
Entry-level quantitative trader roles exist, but they almost always require demonstrated technical ability even without professional history. Building a documented portfolio of backtested strategies, contributing to open-source finance projects, or competing in quantitative trading competitions signals readiness to hiring teams. Firms that run structured graduate programs are the most accessible starting point for candidates coming directly from academia.
What does the quantitative trader interview process look like?
Most firms run three to four rounds: an initial recruiter call, a take-home technical assessment covering coding and probability problems, a strategy presentation where you walk through a model you have built, and a final round with senior traders or portfolio managers. Live market discussions and brain-teaser-style probability questions are common throughout, and some firms add a simulated trading exercise in later rounds.
Where can I find and apply to quantitative trader jobs?
You can find and apply to quantitative trader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles at hedge funds, prop trading firms, and investment banks at every experience level. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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