Quantitative Researcher

Active proprietary trading firm trading its own capital across global financial markets, including cryptocurrency.

Sydney, Australia
About VivCourt Trading

VivCourt Trading, publicly branded primarily as VivCourt, is a proprietary multi-strategy trading firm founded in 2011. It uses data, technology, and market expertise across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, and energy markets, with operations in Australia, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam. The firm states that it has no external shareholders and directs profits toward employees and social impact.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will build and deploy profitable trading strategies, research and improve existing strategies, develop new ideas, and contribute to efficient collective performance. You will take ownership of your strategies and may join an existing desk or operate a standalone strategy.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a trader with a proven track record of turning ideas into results
  • Statistics, data science, programming, and capital markets skills
  • Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team culture

Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy profitable trading strategies
  • Research and continuously improve existing strategies
  • Develop new trading strategies
  • Contribute to operational efficiency and collective performance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with a bonus model built on fairness
  • Social bonus for donations to a cause of your choice
  • A range of benefits and perks designed to enhance work-life quality
  • No non-compete agreements