Hiring: Quantitative Strategist (PhD) Company: Virtu Financial Location: Austin, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:35:02 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Python About the job Required Skills: •As a Quant at Virtu, you will be working on interdisciplinary teams alongside traders, quants and seasoned software engineers. The environment is collegiate and collaborative, encouraging exposure to many teams across the globe. •Research and implement new trading strategies •Analyze existing strategies to identify potential improvements •Develop risk models and frameworks to manage portfolio risks •Create tools to automate research tasks and improve visualization of complex data sets •No previous Quant Finance or specific asset class experience required. •History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA •Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills Qualifications: •PhD in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative or STEM programs. Compensation: •$175,000 - $200,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!