Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) is a leading global financial technology firm that provides market-making and liquidity services across a wide range of asset classes. Founded in 2008, Virtu leverages cutting-edge technology and quantitative strategies to enhance liquidity and efficiency in the global financial markets. The company's innovative approach to trading has established it as a key player in the industry, serving a diverse client base that includes institutions, corporations, and individual investors. With a strong focus on technology and risk management, Virtu Financial continues to drive innovation and shape the future of electronic trading.

VIRTU As a leading financial technology firm, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets as well as innovative, transparent trading solutions and industry standard-setting analytics tools to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.&nbsp; Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected.&nbsp; THE ROLE We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. You'll work at the core of our trading platform, building high-performance systems where every microsecond counts. This is a fast-paced environment with a constant focus on precision, efficiency, and reliability. Responsibilities include: Design, implement, and test low-latency, high-throughput trading applications in Java and C++. Optimize performance at the system, application, and code level to reduce latency and improve throughput. Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to understand business needs and translate them into scalable solutions. Troubleshoot production issues quickly and confidently—then make sure they don’t happen again. Engage in peer code reviews, design sessions, and collaborative performance tuning. Contribute to a culture that values smart thinking, clear communication, and technical rigor. THE CANDIDATE Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in Java or C++. Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and network protocols. Experience in performance profiling, debugging, and tuning in a real-time environment. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the drive to build systems that perform at the highest level. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Motivated, self-starting personality. Our engineers are expected to show initiative and demonstrate peer leadership WHAT WE OFFER A lean, high-talent team where your work won’t get buried under layers of management. Autonomy and ownership over impactful systems and projects. Opportunity to directly impact trading outcomes. Collaborative, engineering-focused culture that values depth and speed. THE PROCESS: If applicant passes an initial resume screening, we will send an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank. After passing the programming test, we will contact you to arrange a phone screen.&nbsp; &nbsp; Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. &nbsp;

Software Engineer - Trading Strategies (Java/C++)

We're seeking an exceptional Workplace Experience Manager for our rapidly growing 100-person company in Austin. The first priority of this role will be to lead the coordination of our office transition and build-out—a complex project requiring collaboration with architects, contractors, building management, and cross-functional teams. Beyond our office move, you'll help build a welcoming and productive workplace experience for employees that supports our strong employee retention and office culture. What You'll Do Lead all aspects of office build-out, serving as primary liaison between senior management, architects, contractors, building management, and vendors Manage project timelines, space planning, furniture selection, and technology infrastructure while communicating progress internally to keep stakeholders informed Serve as a member of the people operations team, and identify creative ways to support employee retention Plan and execute ongoing office events including biweekly happy hours, family events and holiday parties Help execute company-wide training programs (“Bootcamps”) including logistics surrounding hotel blocks, venue selection, training room setup, catering, transportation, and social events Partner with IT to manage desk assignments, visitor seats, and conference room allocations Ensure seamless new hire onboarding by coordinating with HR, retention and IT teams Provide exceptional service to Austin visitors by coordinating desk space, system setup, and onboarding support Partner with team leads to plan and execute both in-office and off-site employee events (“team paloozas”) Oversee day-to-day operations including supplies, equipment, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and vendor relationships Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment; handle reception duties as needed Collaborate regularly with office leadership to identify new benefits and events that enhance our workplace culture and create a positive, productive environment What We’re Looking For 5+ years in office management, event management, hospitality, or related field Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas to retention and workplace culture Exceptional organizational skills and detailed-oriented nature Ability to manage multiple competing priorities Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support employees and manage local vendor &nbsp; Self-starter who anticipates needs and works independently Experience with coordinating office moves, build-outs, or construction projects a plus Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Office Experience Manager

Virtu is a financial trading technology firm and a global leader in electronic market making. We actively make markets across a broad range of asset classes, providing liquidity on over two hundred thirty-five market centers around the world. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team in the New York office. This position is critical in providing backup and support to our current team. &nbsp;This candidate will also work with our finance team on various project when not handling heavy payroll cycles. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, proactive and a quick learner. The role will require coordination of many projects simultaneously, so stellar organization skills will be key.&nbsp;&nbsp; THE ROLE Process US semi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls for approximately 670 employees Help with international payrolls as needed Assist with employee questions on payroll and taxes Keep up to speed with multi-state reporting and withholding requirements Assist with various payroll and finance-related audits Provide support to accounts payable and engage with other finance-related tasks and assignments THE CANDIDATE Experience with processing payroll via Workday, bonus points for experience with handling equity/RSUs Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Knowledge of multi-state withholdings requirements and ability to reconcile W-2 forms Associates or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to handle various projects simultaneously, adapt to changes in project direction and priorities Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent the firm in a professional manner These qualifications are meant as a guideline and aren’t minimum qualifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;We would love to hear from you regardless of whether you have all the experiences listed! Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Payroll Specialist

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver deep liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.​ The Virtu Legal and Compliance team is looking for an experienced, self-driven Compliance Officer to join the team. The Compliance Officer will play an important role in shaping Virtu's Compliance function through innovation, analytical thinking and a desire to improve upon existing processes. This role will require the ability to interact with trading, technology, and onboarding teams to implement and enforce policies procedures, especially those focused on Virtu’s AML program. The ideal candidate for this position will also have an interest and ability to work across several Compliance areas, manage multiple deadlines, and interact with internal and external stakeholders. The Compliance Officer works closely with business functions to provide advice, investigate issues and develop sustainable corrective actions.&nbsp; A successful candidate will be a person who identifies issues and seeks to find solutions in a collaborative manner. The candidate will be a highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative, working both independently and within a team.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp; Develop and implement policies and procedures across a variety of business units. Coordinate with our global legal and compliance team to work on global initiatives, especially those relating to AML monitoring and reporting. Drive compliance innovation initiatives with a focus on greater automation, increased efficiency, and trend analysis. Coordinate with trading teams, technology, and other relevant stakeholders across the organization to escalate and remediate issues identified through the course of reviews. Experience &amp; Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor’s Degree or Commensurate Experience preferred however will consider other relevant experience. 3-7 years of experience with a financial services firm, Fin-Tech, regulator or commensurate experience. Strong working knowledge of broker-dealer regulation, including securities and commodities laws and SEC, CFTC, and SRO Rules. Experience analyzing trading activity across a variety of asset classes, such as equities, options, fixed income, currency, commodities, futures, fx, swaps, forwards, and cryptocurrencies. Experience conducting AML reviews and investigations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Self-starter and team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and a relatively flat organization. Familiarity with SQL, python, or similar query and scripting languages is a plus, but not required.&nbsp; CAMS certification considered a plus **These qualifications are meant as a guideline and aren’t minimum qualifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;We would love to hear from you regardless of whether you have all the experiences listed!** &nbsp;Salary Range: $100,000 - $175,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Compliance Officer

VIRTU Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. ​ THE ROLE Virtu's Global IT team is looking for a dependable and diligent Data Center Engineer. The Data Center Engineer will be responsible for all management and maintenance of Virtu's equipment within our designated data centers in the New Jersey area. The main responsibilities of the Data Center Engineer include rack mounting &amp; cabling of servers, switches and other Virtu hardware in line with Virtu standards, as well as troubleshooting all server hardware and connectivity issues. Summary of Duties: Rack mounting of servers, switches, other hardware Cabling of servers, switches (copper, twinax, fiber)&nbsp;&nbsp; Troubleshoot server, storage, network hardware issues &amp; work with the rest of the IT engineers Troubleshoot copper and fiber connectivity issues Shipping and receiving of equipment and parts at data centers Work with Datacenter co-lo technicians &amp; open Smart Hands tickets when necessary Work with third party Vendor (such as Dell, HP) technical support when necessary&nbsp; Hours: 2 pm - 10 pm THE CANDIDATE Minimum 3 years’ experience managing equipment in a data center Experience with Dell and HP Servers, Arista and Cisco switches Able to lift 50-60 lbs Diligent and has great attention to detail Great communication and teamwork skills Able to work off hours when necessary (late hours and weekends) Have a car and able to travel to data centers within the area Familiar with Linux, TCP/IP, Git, Jira/Confluence (desired, not required)&nbsp; Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Data Center Engineer

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. THE ROLE Virtu's Hardware team builds custom FPGA solutions and infrastructure that power our competitive edge in ultra low latency trading. Our&nbsp;Hardware Platform Engineers are responsible for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing hardware platforms while developing software applications to control and monitor production systems. As a member of the team you will take a lead role in: Testing and troubleshooting hardware equipment Defining and implementing hardware platform deployment plans&nbsp; Developing and maintaining applications to control/monitor custom hardware platforms Researching and evaluating hardware providers, features, and capabilities&nbsp; Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space. THE CANDIDATE Academic degree in Computer Science or related field Extensive Python experience Basic understanding of network protocols Familiarity with modern computer systems and network architecture Strong problem solving and communication skills DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED Experience with real-time exchange market data and order entry systems THE PROCESS&nbsp; &nbsp; If the applicant passes an initial resume screening, we will send a programming assessment via email from a service called HackerRank. After passing the online test, we may contact you to arrange a phone screen.&nbsp; Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Hardware Platform Engineer

Virtu’s Research Technology team is looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join a small group of technologists whose primary function is building the infrastructure that powers our quantitative researchers. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and systematic trading — building tools that directly determine how fast our researchers can move, and how effectively our GPU cluster translates into research output. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of our ML research platform: the systems that manage data and compute, track experiments, and enable researchers to go from idea to result as efficiently as possible. You will work closely with quants and engineers alike and will play a central role in shaping how ML is done at the firm as we scale our capabilities. We mostly use Python, C++ and Java with a variety of open-source tools along with proprietary solutions. &nbsp; THE ROLE Design and build experiment tracking, job orchestration, and reproducibility infrastructure so researchers can iterate quickly, compare runs reliably, and recover from failures without losing work Create tools for all stages of the simulation lifecycle including historical back-tests and production monitoring. Add new features to our simulators Own visibility into GPU cluster utilization — track allocation, surface bottlenecks, and ensure our compute investment is being used effectively Diagnose and resolve performance issues across training pipelines: data loading throughput, storage I/O, GPU utilization, and inter-node communication in distributed training runs Build and maintain data pipelines that move financial data from storage into training workflows efficiently, with strong guarantees on correctness and versioning Develop feature storage and retrieval patterns that support fast, reproducible access to training data at scale Work directly with researchers to understand friction in their workflows, and build solutions that reduce it — from tooling improvements to infrastructure changes Collaborate with existing infrastructure engineers on capacity planning, cloud/on-prem tradeoffs, and tooling decisions — this is a collaborative environment, not a siloed one Stay current with developments in ML infrastructure tooling and bring relevant ideas and tools into our stack where they create genuine value THE CANDIDATE 5+ years of experience in ML engineering, research infrastructure, or HPC environments Strong Python engineering skills — you write clean, maintainable, well-tested code that other engineers want to build on. Exposure to C++ in a performance-sensitive context is a plus Experience building or operating distributed training infrastructure, with working knowledge of how collective communication libraries (NCCL, Horovod, or similar) behave at scale Practical experience with experiment tracking systems and strong opinions about what good research infrastructure looks like Comfort working across the Linux systems stack — storage, networking, job scheduling — enough to follow a problem wherever it leads Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with researchers and engineers across disciplines Intellectually curious and self-driven — you proactively identify problems worth solving, not just problems you've been asked to solve DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED Experience with on-prem compute environments and job orchestration tools such as Slurm Familiarity with GPU profiling tools (NSight Systems, PyTorch Profiler) and hands-on experience optimizing GPU memory or compute utilization Experience with columnar data formats and high-performance data processing tools such as Parquet, Arrow, and Polars Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (Prefect, Dagster, or similar) Prior experience in environments with high-stakes, time-series data at scale. Open to Quantitative Finance, Algorithmic Trading, and Other Experience contributing to or extending open-source ML frameworks or infrastructure tooling &nbsp; Salary Range: $200,000 - $300,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Machine Learning Engineer

We're seeking an exceptional Office Experience Manager for our rapidly growing New York office. The first priority of this role will be to lead the coordination of our office transition and build-out—a complex project requiring collaboration with architects, contractors, building management, and cross-functional teams. Beyond our office move, you'll create a welcoming and productive workplace experience for employees while managing the day-to-day operations that keep our office running smoothly. What You'll Do Office Build-Out &amp; Transition Lead all aspects of office build-out, serving as primary liaison between senior management, architects, contractors, building management, and vendors Manage project timelines, space planning, furniture selection, and technology infrastructure while communicating progress internally to keep stakeholders informed Day-to-Day Office Operations Oversee daily office operations including supplies, equipment, shipping/receiving, and vendor relationships Facilitate repairs and maintenance by coordinating with building management, vendors, and service providers to ensure prompt resolution of issues Address and resolve day-to-day office-related issues, from broken equipment to space concerns Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment; handle reception duties as needed Partner with IT to manage desk assignments, visitor seats, and conference room allocations Workplace Culture &amp; Employee Experience Serve as a member of the people operations team, identifying creative ways to support employee retention Plan and execute ongoing office events including biweekly happy hours, family events, and holiday parties Partner with team leads to plan and execute both in-office and off-site employee events ("team paloozas") Help execute company-wide training programs including logistics for hotel blocks, venue selection, training room setup, catering, transportation, and social events Collaborate regularly with office leadership to identify new benefits and events that enhance our workplace culture and create a positive, productive environment Employee Support Ensure seamless new hire onboarding by coordinating with HR, retention, and IT teams Provide exceptional service to NY visitors by coordinating desk space and onboarding support What We're Looking For 5+ years in office management, workplace experience, facilities management, hospitality, or related field Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects Strong facilities management skills with ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas to retention and workplace culture Exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented nature Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support employees and manage local vendors Self-starter who anticipates needs and works independently Experience with coordinating office moves, build-outs, or construction projects a plus Comfortable being hands-on and addressing day-to-day operational challenges Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation). Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

OUR COMPANY Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. &nbsp; THE TEAM We are looking for a seasoned engineer to build and maintain the system that produces essential reference data that is critical for most systems throughout Virtu: trading systems, quantitative research systems, and back office systems. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. Our teams are passionate about continually improving and raising the bar; learning and teaching are keys to Virtu’s culture. &nbsp; THE ROLE Aggregate, validate, enrich, and distribute big datasets from many big data vendors (Bloomberg, LSEG) Build, test, implement, and maintain various databases and API Architect custom software solutions for business stakeholders to improve daily management and evaluation of data across the firm Support large-scale migrations for global, multi-asset data Monitor day-to-day operation of the production system Perform proactive and reactive system maintenance &nbsp; &nbsp; QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field At least 5 years of enterprise-level, distributed systems experience in Java Strong understanding of relational databases (SQL, Oracle RDBMS) Interest in trading and financial markets &nbsp; DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED: Previous experience working within the financial services industry (exposure to trading systems is a plus) Experience working on large data with Python Knowledge of HBase, Hadoop, or other cloud storage Understanding of Linux environment Experience with SVN or Git &nbsp; &nbsp; Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Software Engineer - Reference Data (Java/SQL)

VIRTU As a leading financial technology firm, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets as well as innovative, transparent trading solutions and industry standard-setting analytics tools to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.&nbsp; Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space. THE ROLE This is an excellent opportunity to become an exchange-traded fund (ETF) expert. Our ETF Pricing Specialists work closely with our traders and ETF issuers to understand their products and pricing methodologies. They build models to accurately price funds in many assets including commodities, equities, fixed income and emerging asset classes like cryptocurrencies. They deliver on time accurate pricing working in tandem with the trading team to deliver best in class pricing models. THE CANDIDATE Excellent academic background. All subjects welcome but hard sciences preferred (computer science, math, physics, statistics and related fields). Programming experience is&nbsp;required&nbsp;(Python, SQL, Java or C++ are a plus).&nbsp; The ability to communicate information precisely. A person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction. Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team. Team player: authentic, genuine person who is capable of working towards collective goals. No finance background is necessary. THE PROCESS&nbsp; After an initial resume screening, selected applicants will receive an online programming test via email. This is to gain an understanding of candidate coding abilities. The sender will be HackerRank, a third-party evaluation service we employ, so please be sure to monitor your inbox/spam folder. Following that, successful candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. We look forward to learning more about you. &nbsp; Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

ETF Pricing Analyst

Virtu is a quantitative trading firm that uses cutting-edge models and infrastructure to provide liquidity to the global markets. As a Machine Learning Researcher at Virtu, you'll pursue high-impact research opportunities within a results-oriented, agile organization. This role offers the rare combination of intellectual challenge and direct business impact. You'll tackle complex problems without obvious solutions, taking ownership of our entire modeling ecosystem—from feature engineering and deep learning architecture design to training dynamics and execution strategy. Your innovations will directly influence how we operate in markets globally, making a tangible difference in a field that demands constant evolution, creative problem-solving, and first-principles thinking. A sense of curiosity, strong technical skillset, and collaborative mentality make you a good fit for this position, regardless of what industry you come from.&nbsp; The Role Investigate, evaluate, and prototype innovative algorithmic solutions using novel machine learning and deep learning techniques. Reinforcement learning experience is a bonus Results oriented mindset with a focus on developing deep learning models that directly impact P&amp;L Implement sophisticated ML approaches for forecasting, feature engineering, and optimization challenges Conduct empirical ML research across multiple problem domains, rapidly prototyping and iterating novel architectures in Python/PyTorch/TensorFlow to solve challenging market problems Apply logical and mathematical reasoning to translate cutting-edge research methods between application areas. Adapt techniques from your area of expertise to achieve breakthrough results in the financial markets Partner with quantitative traders, researchers, and developers across teams to transform market insights into actionable data features and predictive models &nbsp; The Candidate Minimum 2 years of applied experience developing deep learning solutions across diverse fields Proven capability in applying machine learning methodologies between different problem domains and application areas Strong production mindset with emphasis on delivering solutions that create bottom-line value and tangible business outcomes Proficient in rapid prototyping and iterative development using Python and contemporary deep learning frameworks Advanced programming expertise in areas such as core PyTorch/JAX framework development. Exposure to C++ in production environments is a plus Comfortable partnering with other researchers, developers, and traders and working on cross-functional projects in a collaborative environment &nbsp; Salary Range: $200,000 - $300,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Machine Learning Researcher

&nbsp; Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to offer liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. THE ROLE Our Trading Operations team is a multi-faceted group whose roles and responsibilities directly support the foundation of trading at Virtu. This team provides the operational efficiency that is central to our success in trading; they manage and optimize the logistics, mechanics and back office workflows that keep Virtu best-in-class.&nbsp;&nbsp; We are looking to hire an Analyst who will be responsible for managing the clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of all trades and positions for the firm. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with traders, finance, compliance, brokers, custodians, and firm customers to ensure timely settlement of trades, accuracy of books and records, and avoidance of unanticipated risk to both the firm and its customers.&nbsp; We look for candidates with a strong technical foundation, as you will also have the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to further automate and enhance the robustness of the firm’s operational workflows. Operations Analysts not only become experts in the logistics and mechanics of trade clearance and settlement, but they also play a crucial role in the ability of the firm to conduct trading efficiently and safely, perform challenging and stimulating data analysis, and participate in the architecture of new systems and controls. No finance experience is necessary. We look for motivated, detail-oriented candidates with a solid technical foundation and who have a drive toward process improvement.&nbsp; THE CANDIDATE 1-3 years of professional working experience. (graduates will be considered) Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred (Business, Finance, Economics, and Engineering academic backgrounds preferred) Strong experience with SQL and Python Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills The ability to communicate information precisely and with agility to parties both internal and external A team player with a good attitude and flexibility in their time commitment to the job Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team environment THE PROCESS After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank. This is to gain an understanding of the candidates' coding ability. &nbsp; Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. &nbsp;

Trading Operations Analyst

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. THE ROLE 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. Our Weekend Traders are risk managers that help to keep our trading systems and strategies running smoothly, providing critical operational support and maintaining our high-performance algorithmic trading strategies. Duties will include: 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 Our ideal candidate is dependable, trustworthy and has the confidence to oversee our trading business during atypical working hours. This candidate will also have the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Our Traders not only become experts in trading technology and its interaction with the market, but they also play a crucial role in the evolution of market microstructure and the driving forces behind liquidity. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a collaborative, fast-growing team, while learning trading at a leading market maker. THE CANDIDATE Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred. Strong graduates will also be considered. 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. Programming experience is required (Python, SQL, Java or C++). Dependable, trustworthy and highly self-motivated and self-disciplined individual. Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude. The ability to communicate information precisely and with agility. A physicalizer; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare. Open to a work schedule that includes Saturdays and/or Sundays as regular working days. 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. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Weekend Trader

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide&nbsp; THE ROLE Our ETF Traders are responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of high‐performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on both electronic trading venues and RFQ trading platforms around the world. Our ETF traders also build and manage relationships with issuers and other trading partners. This team works closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm’s trading strategies. We are looking to significantly expand our market presence in China, Korea and Taiwan. THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3+ years’ ETF experience trading in China, Korea or Taiwan. Has strong understanding of derivative products and managing risk. Superb mathematical and analytical skills. Is experienced in programming and automation – Python and SQL a plus. Has deep knowledge and execution capabilities across Chinese, Korean or Taiwan ETF markets. Can Identify new business opportunities and cultivate new and existing client relationships in this region. Is based in Singapore, or open to relocation. THE PROCESS After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank as a first step of the process. This is to gain an understanding of the candidates coding ability. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. &nbsp;

ETF Trader

VIRTU As a leading financial technology firm, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets as well as innovative, transparent trading solutions and industry standard-setting analytics tools to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.&nbsp; Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space. &nbsp; THE ROLE Virtu is looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to join our Core Development team. This team creates powerful trading tools, which facilitate the operation of a high-performance system, deployed in&nbsp;financial marketplaces around the world. We are looking for passionate engineers who&nbsp;love&nbsp;delivering extraordinary&nbsp;software in a highly visible, front-office engineering role within the organization. Responsibilities include: Collaborate with traders and researchers to build and maintain live trading user interfaces Scale up capacity and performance of C# software components and end user experiences Create new custom features to improve visualization of real-time trading data Handle multiple concurrent projects while adapting quickly to changing priorities Be a great teammate and effective communicator across teams &nbsp; THE CANDIDATE Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field Proven results delivering multi-threaded, high performance user interfaces in C# and Winforms (or WPF) Previous experience with desktop based applications and Core .NET frameworks, such as DevExpress, Telerik UI, and/or Syncfusion Knowledge of multi-asset classes (e.g. Options, Equities), market structure and trading systems is a big plus Experience leveraging .NET memory and performance profiling technology Proficient in object oriented programming and advanced programming languages Experience with unit testing Self-starter and stand-out contributor who has a real passion for technical excellence Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) &nbsp; Salary Range: $150,000 - 200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. &nbsp;

Software Engineer - Desktop Frontend Developer (C#/Winforms)

&nbsp; Please join us for an exclusive quantitative finance event for professionals in the tri-state area!&nbsp; Come network with Virtu's researchers and recruiters this June.&nbsp; &nbsp;

2026 Quant Research Networking Event

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide&nbsp; THE ROLE Virtu’s Core Operations Engineers form a small, fast-paced global team dedicated to managing the deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of a sophisticated electronic trading system operating on hundreds of venues around the world. They are positioned at the very forefront of our technology’s interaction with the financial markets, requiring them to work well under high-stress situations and have an ability to react decisively and quickly in time-sensitive situations. This team is the first point of contact for all our external trading connections and, as such, they perform a dynamic mix of functions. This includes everything from counterparty support to risk management and system triage/optimization. Our Core Operations Engineers operate at a high-level in a Linux environment to solve complex technical problems and work with traders and exchanges to understand micro-market structure. A strong interest in the markets and technology is a must. This is a unique job opportunity to become an integral part of a fast-paced electronic trading environment. Required Skills &amp; Qualifications: Excellent working knowledge of Linux environments Competence in at least one programming language – preferably Python / Bash. Ability to be cool under pressure and at ease in high-stress, time-sensitive environments Interest in high transaction environments and/or low-latency systems. Excellent communication skills Strong academic record Technical agility; interest in innovative technologies Always a plus: Working with financial systems; or knowledge of the world financial marketplace Experience with SQL &nbsp; Experience with configuration management platforms (i.e. Ansible, Puppet or Salt) &nbsp; Knowledge of networking, both TCP and UDP &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; THE PROCESS After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank as a first step of the process. This is to gain an understanding of the candidates coding ability. &nbsp; &nbsp; Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Core Operations Engineer

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide. 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. Key Responsibilities Trading &amp; Monitoring 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 Maintain position awareness and escalate risk concerns to senior traders or risk management per established protocols Execute straightforward trades and position adjustments within pre-defined risk parameters Monitor automated systems and alert on model or execution anomalies Operations Manage platform-level operational tasks including instrument definitions and account maintenance across exchanges Ensure accurate trade capture and reporting; escalate breaks or discrepancies promptly Document market events, resolutions, and any operational incidents during shift Coordinate handoffs with the day shift trading team, providing clear and concise written summaries each morning Assist in onboarding to new prediction market platforms as the landscape evolves Our ideal candidate is dependable, trustworthy and has the confidence to oversee our trading business during atypical working hours. This candidate will also have the opportunity to work closely with software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm's trading strategies. Our Traders not only become experts in trading technology and its interaction with the market, but they also play a crucial role in the evolution of market microstructure and the driving forces behind liquidity. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a collaborative, fast-growing team, while learning trading at a leading market maker. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field preferred. Strong graduates will also be considered. 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. Excellent written communication skills for shift handoff notes and incident documentation. Comfort operating across multiple software platforms simultaneously. Preferred&nbsp; 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. Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Prediction Markets Trader (Nights & Weekends)

This January 2027, we will host our annual Women's Winternship at Virtu's EU Headquarters in Dublin. Our Winternship programme offers students an exciting inside view into the world of global trading and the impact Virtu has on the global financial markets. As a Wintern, you will learn about how we trade at Virtu, our technology and trading tools and even work on your own trading project - all while mentored by experts in the industry. One week programme, from 4th to 8th January 2027, which will be hosted in our Dublin office Each day will be a combination of lectures, trading games, and fun programming challenges Engaging social events to get to know our team and culture A final group contest REQUIREMENTS: Exceptional female talent at second and third year level Excellent academic background (all subjects welcome) with preference for Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics. Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills and mathematical aptitude Intermediate programming experience (Python preferred) A highly motivated team player:&nbsp;Genuine, well rounded, curious, collaborative person who can work towards collective goals Interest in a career in financial services Graduating year of 2028 or 2029 &nbsp; THE PROCESS:&nbsp; After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test may be sent via email. After which, we will contact you to arrange interviews. We look forward to meeting you!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Women's Winternship

Virtu is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates both proprietary trading and client-facing businesses in the global financial marketplace. Our cutting edge, proprietary technology is core to everything we do. We trade in over 35 countries, across 235 financial exchanges and over 25% of retail order flow in the US is serviced by Virtu.
Our team is a dedicated group of traders, quants and developers that are inspired by the unique and exciting challenges we solve every day. Our culture combines the creativity of a fast paced start up with the stability of a disciplined financial services firm. We are a flat organisation and encourage our people to innovate and lean on their teammates for support and collaboration. We have fun, work hard and strive to be virtuous in all we do.
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<h2>Quant Trading Internship</h2>
Virtu's internship programme offers students an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the firm and the world’s financial markets. We have built a thoughtful and challenging curriculum with projects that introduce students to the many complex and ever-changing problems to solve. Students can expect a company-curated global training week for our interns, real trading and quantitative problems to solve throughout the programme, and engaging social events to get to know our team and culture.&nbsp;
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<li>Location: Dublin, Ireland (onsite)</li>
<li>Dates: 10 week programme, starting 21 June 2027 - 27 August 2027</li>
<li>Training: Ongoing training throughout the summer</li>
<li>Projects: Real problems to solve throughout the programme. Interns will work from a list of projects and have several senior mentors throughout the programme.</li>
<li>Perks: Daily catered lunches, fully stocked kitchen, on-site gym &amp; workout classes, games room, social events, and laundry service.</li>
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Our Quantitative Traders are responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of high‐performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues around the world. They work to improve Virtu's trading algorithms through transforming large data sets into usable trading models. They work closely with our quants and software engineers to enhance and further develop the firm’s trading strategies. Quantitative Traders become experts in Virtu's trading technology and its interaction with the market.
As a Quantitative Trading Intern, you'll work alongside Virtu's senior traders on a variety of exciting and challenging projects that introduce you to all the intricacies of market making. You will know our trading strategies used in Virtu's customer market-making business. Interns in this track will apply their quantitative analysis and research skills to discover patterns that can potentially improve our trading algorithms. We've designed the internship to be very hands-on; interns will spend most of their time solving trading problems as they occur in the markets and working from a menu of projects with the team. Projects can come from a variety of different trading desks such as Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Options, ETFs, Energy and more. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space.
<h3>Requirements</h3>
Virtu is looking for top performers. Whether you’re a coding whiz or a master of Shakespeare, we would like to meet you!
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<li>Excellent academic background (all subjects welcome)</li>
<li>Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills and mathematical aptitude</li>
<li>Some programming experience is&nbsp;required&nbsp;(Python, SQL, Java or C++ are a plus)</li>
<li>A physicalizer; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare</li>
<li>Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team</li>
<li>Team player: authentic, genuine person who is capable of working collective goals.</li>
<li>Graduating year of 2028</li>
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THE PROCESS
After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be emailed to you via Hackerrank. Upon review, we will reach out to arrange next steps. We are looking forward to meeting you!
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Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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