Quantitative Trader

What we're looking for

The Quant Trader will play a pivotal role in enhancing the profitability and efficiency of DolarApp's trading operations. We're seeking analytically-driven, innovative thinkers passionate about leveraging data and technology to optimize our trading strategies. DolarApp is redefining how Latin America manages its finances, and this is your opportunity to be a crucial part of that transformation in an exciting market. Join a team of top talent from the world's leading tech companies and help break down financial borders!

What you'll be doing

• Manage and optimize trading systems:

  • Monitor and execute trades, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and risk management policies.

  • Seek out opportunities to enhance system performance and drive profitability.

  • Monitor market risk exposure, implement controls, and regularly report on trading performance metrics.

  • Identify anomalies or potential risk factors, suggesting corrective actions and safeguards.

• Perform quantitative analysis:

  • Conduct detailed analyses of trading data, market trends, and system performance to inform strategic decisions.

  • Calculate PnL, analyse drivers and trade markouts.

• Automate trading processes:

  • Develop and implement automated strategies to streamline trading execution, reduce manual intervention, and minimize risk.

  • Assist in coding, testing, and deploying algorithmic trading models designed to capitalize on market opportunities.

• Collaborate across functions:

  • Work closely with the Finance, Engineering, and Product teams to enhance wider system functionalities and trading capabilities to enable new product features.

  • Provide analytical support and insights, contributing to strategic discussions and improvements in our Fintech stack.

• Deliver results-driven solutions:

  • Prioritize initiatives that directly improve profitability, efficiency, and risk management outcomes across our Trading, Treasury and Finance functions

  • Maintain disciplined and systematic approaches to trading, documentation, and system monitoring, ensuring transparency and accountability.

What you'll need

• STEM background

• Some programming experience (Python and SQL are ideal, but any experience is great - you will be able to learn from the team and polish your skills)

• Interest in Finance, FinTech and Trading Entrepreneurial mindset

Nice - to - haves:

• Spanish language proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Sign-on stock options bonus, so you become part of the success of the company

• Quarterly performance- based cash bonus

• Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)

• Paid annual leave

• Latest technology to work with

• Strong team that will help you improve your skills