Experienced Trader

As a Trader for Gelber Coöperatief in our Amsterdam office, you will have an opportunity to play a critical role as we expand our footprint throughout Europe. You will be joining a successful trading desk with over a decade of experience in a variety of asset classes and a wide range of trading styles. You will work side by side with a talented and experienced team to capitalize on the market and build out a growing trading desk. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least two years.

Responsibilities

Executing proprietary trading strategies and conducting data analysis to improve performance; Generate alpha using proprietary trading strategies; Manage your own trading book with access to multiple exchanges and asset classes; Share information regarding market developments across your trading team; Conduct research to develop new alpha strategies to broaden the groups trading techniques; An active participant in advancing the groups proprietary python libraries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Finance, Engineering, Statistics or a related field; Experience using Python (Pandas, NumPy), Excel and SQL; Proven track record of profitability as a trader for at least one year; Proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least two years; Proficiency in numerical and statistical analysis concepts; Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn, understand and apply new concepts quickly; Proven self-starter; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to have

Other languages

Benefits

Health insurance reimbursement; Pension; Health club membership reimbursement; Generous vacation time (25-day accrual in first full calendar year of employment, prorated accrual in initial year); Social events including team dinners and company parties; Charitable giving and company matching opportunities; Casual, relaxed dress code; Located in a major Amsterdam business district with excellent transportation connections