Junior Algorithmic Trader

Grupo Oricteropo Tropical (GO Tropical) is a Puerto Rican Act 20 company focused on capital allocation and risk management. As a Junior Algorithmic Trader, you will work alongside Senior Traders to develop trading strategies and software while gaining a deep understanding of automated trading and market dynamics.

What you'll do:

• Work with Senior Algorithmic Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading
• Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
• Learn and master object-oriented programming languages (C++ and Python)
• Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
• Develop, code, maintain and support production quality automated trading software and strategies
• Improve strategies and trade execution by performing post trade analyses and developing prediction models

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field, such as but not limited to STEM or Finance, with a graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027, or 1-2 years of pertinent industry experience
• Required courses: Data structures, Probability, Statistics, and Linear Algebra
• Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
• Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Aguadilla, PR
• Proficiency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, C++, Python, and/or Java preferred
• Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
• Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading, such as, but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discovery days, industry-related student groups or clubs, and/or prior internship experience preferred
• Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling, and/or machine learning

Benefits:

• Generous profit-sharing programs