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SIGDublin

Quantitative Trader - Graduate: 2027

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Programme

Graduate

Location

Dublin

About the role

This full-time graduate programme in Dublin launches a career in quantitative trading. Graduates join a trading desk within the first few months, gain exposure to trading strategies, and manage risk while completing classroom education, projects, simulations, and games covering finance, options, programming, and game theory.

Responsibilities

  • Join one trading desk within the first few months and gain exposure to its strategies.
  • Manage risk as part of desk-based quantitative trading work.
  • Complete hands-on projects, trading simulations, and in-house trading games.
  • Collaborate with colleagues who share interests in mathematics, problem-solving, game theory, and technology.

Training and Development

  • Attend classes covering finance, options, mock trading, game theory, and programming.
  • Learn from senior traders through classroom teaching and desk-based project work.
  • Participate in weekly poker classes, strategy board games, and proprietary trading games.
  • Develop decision-making skills by optimising outcomes and anticipating moves.

Candidate Profile

  • Be a soon-to-be or recently graduated student available to join in June 2027.
  • Enjoy solving puzzles and discovering solutions to complex problems.
  • Communicate clearly, share ideas, express thoughts, and listen to others’ views.
  • Build relationships with close colleagues and work effectively in collaborative environments.
  • Set personal goals and demonstrate commitment to achieving them.

Programme Information

  • This is a full-time graduate programme based in Dublin, Ireland.
  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.
  • A finance background is not required; the programme provides the necessary training.
  • The programme offers a non-hierarchical, casual, and collaborative working culture.

Benefits

  • Graduates receive a highly competitive compensation package.
  • The Dublin office provides free onsite catering, a games room, and an in-house gym.