Junior Quantitative Trader

Grupo Oricteropo Tropical (GO Tropical) is a Puerto Rican Act 20 company focused on capital allocation, risk management, and software development. As a Junior Quantitative Trader, you will work alongside Senior Traders to enhance trading strategies and manage risk in financial markets.

What you'll do:

• Partner with Senior Traders to assist in and learn all facets of trading
• Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management
• Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
• Manage real-time execution of semi-automated trading system
• Learn and analyze real-time trades
• Research and improve upon trading strategies

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in a technical or industry related field such as, but not limited to, mathematics, statistics or mathematical finance with a graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027
• Required coursework: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability or Advanced Statistics
• Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
• Proficiency in Python required
• Deep understanding of finance, math, and statistics
• Attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work in a fast paced and collaborative environment
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Aguadilla, PR
• Some experience with C++ and other computer programming languages preferred
• Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as, but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience preferred

Benefits:

• One of the most generous profit-sharing programs in the industry