Hiring: Weekend Trader Company: Virtu Financial Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:35:02 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Java, Python, Risk Management, SQL About the job Experience: •1-3 years' experience working at a financial institution. •3 years' experience working at a financial institution. Required Skills: •Virtu's trading desks operate globally across a wide range of asset classes, leveraging our advanced trading technology to develop and enhance our strategies and trading operations across both proprietary and client-facing businesses. •As global markets continue to expand toward 24/7 trading, Virtu is seeking traders who are specifically available to cover weekend sessions. Our Weekend Traders are not expected to work more hours than a standard schedule—but must be open to including Saturdays and/or Sundays as part of their regular workweek. •Supervising and optimizing strategy performance •Intraday market and credit risk management •Basic back office and site reliability monitoring •Communication and coordination with the larger global trading team •1-3 years' experience working at a financial institution. •Prior trading experience is a plus, but not required. Ideal candidate would have a strong interest to learn and grow within a global trading environment. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred. Strong graduates will also be considered. 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!