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Quantitative Systematic Trader - Graduate: 2027

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Programme

Graduate

Location

Dublin

About the role

Graduate quantitative systematic traders combine trading, technology, and quantitative research to identify trading signals, develop strategies, and collaborate with trading, research, and technology teams. The Dublin programme welcomes quantitative master’s or PhD graduates and post-docs joining in June 2027, with education, project work, and hands-on algorithmic trading simulations.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Identify trading signals and develop systematic trading strategies.
  • Use mathematical models to reveal patterns in large datasets.
  • Write code to process and analyse large datasets.
  • Collaborate with trading, quantitative research, and technology teams.
  • Work on algorithmic trading problems, modelling approaches, and strategy implementation.

Training and Development

  • Complete an education programme led by senior traders and quantitative researchers.
  • Study options pricing, machine learning, data analysis techniques, and game theory.
  • Participate in trader talks, in-house trading games, and trading simulations.
  • Apply learning through hands-on project work and algorithmic trading problems.
  • Develop knowledge of proprietary dataspaces and novel modelling approaches.

Requirements

  • Conduct research in a quantitative discipline.
  • Be a soon-to-be master’s or PhD graduate, or a post-doc.
  • Be available to join the programme in June 2027.
  • Have experience writing code to process and analyse large datasets.
  • Demonstrate research-mindedness and interest in mathematical modelling.
  • Communicate clearly, share ideas, listen to others, and build working relationships.

Culture and Benefits

  • Work in a non-hierarchical, casual, and collaborative culture.
  • Receive a highly competitive compensation package as a graduate.
  • Work from a Dublin city-centre office in Ireland’s Financial Services Centre.
  • Access free onsite catering, a games room, and an in-house gym.