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