Quant Developer

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

About Your Team

Our Risk Management Group is looking for Quantitative Developers. The Quantitative Developers will help design, develop, and maintain computer programs used to provide a valuation of financial instruments, calculate the risk of complex portfolios, and perform statistical analysis of financial data.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

• Manage and own development tasks end-to-end, from business requirement analysis to production support
• Develop, maintain, and enhance quantitative models and software used by our risk management system
• Refine business requirements and develop programming specifications

Which skills are required:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field.
• 1- 2 years experience in software development in C++, object-oriented programming, and STL at an educational and/or professional level
• Good understanding of software design, data structures, and algorithms
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix
• Knowledge of Python, experience with pandas/numpy/scipy
• Knowledge of financial markets is a plus.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Technically oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic, with good attention to details.

 

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
• Excellent health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups.