Virtu Financial

Prediction Markets Trader (Nights & Weekends)

Austin, TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago

PythonSQLCommunication

About the role

We are seeking a sharp, reliable, and self-directed Prediction Markets Trader to cover our prediction markets book during nights and weekends.
This is a unique role sitting at the intersection of trading, market operations, and emerging alternative markets.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving, lower-supervision environment, exercises strong independent judgment, and takes genuine ownership of their responsibilities.

Maintain position awareness and escalate risk concerns to senior traders or risk management per established protocols
Manage platform-level operational tasks including instrument definitions and account maintenance across exchanges
Document market events, resolutions, and any operational incidents during shift
This candidate will also have the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies.

High degree of personal responsibility, reliability, and attention to detail.
Strong understanding of probability, expected value, and basic statistics.
Experience with basic scripting (Python, SQL) for monitoring or data analysis.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during off-hours.
Comfort operating across multiple software platforms simultaneously.
Our ideal candidate is dependable, trustworthy and has the confidence to oversee our trading business during atypical working hours.
Required
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred. Strong graduates will also be considered.
Excellent written communication skills for shift handoff notes and incident documentation.
Preferred
Demonstrated familiarity with prediction markets - either professionally or as a serious participant
Prior experience trading on Kalshi, Polymarket, or similar platforms
Background in market making, statistical arbitrage, or event-driven trading
The Process
After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be sent via email. This test is from a service called HackerRank so please be on the lookout. After passing the programming test, we will contact you to arrange a phone screen with one of our recruiters.

Monitor live prediction market positions across platforms (e.g., Kalshi, Polymarket, Manifold, PredictIt) during assigned night and weekend shifts
Track real-time event resolution, market liquidity, and price movements
flag anomalies or unexpected developments
Execute straightforward trades and position adjustments within pre-defined risk parameters
Monitor automated systems and alert on model or execution anomalies
Ensure accurate trade capture and reporting
escalate breaks or discrepancies promptly
Coordinate handoffs with the day shift trading team, providing clear and concise written summaries each morning

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a collaborative, fast-growing team, while learning trading at a leading market maker.

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