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Algorithmic Trader

DRW
USAfull_timePosted 17 Jun 2026

About the role

<p><strong>DRW</strong> is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.</p> <p>Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.</p> <p>We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. <strong>DRW</strong> is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.</p> <p>As an <strong>Algorithmic Trader</strong>, you will combine risk management, research, and technology to operate trading and investment strategies across multiple asset classes. You will work closely with experienced traders, software engineers, and quantitative researchers to optimize system performance in a highly collaborative environment.</p> <p>Our algorithmic trading group offers broad exposure to diverse strategies, markets, and domain experts, creating exceptional opportunities for learning and professional growth beyond those typically found in traditional trading roles.</p> <h3>Work Environment</h3> <ul> <li>Collaborate with experienced traders, with an average team tenure of 10+ years, in a large and highly collaborative setting</li> <li>Partner closely with research, software, and hardware specialists who support every aspect of a sophisticated trading operation</li> <li>Gain exposure to multiple complex strategies across global markets within a team backed by a proven two-decade track record of success</li> </ul> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Operate complex, automated, latency-sensitive trading systems developed collaboratively within the group</li> <li>Monitor system execution and open positions</li> <li>Adjust system parameters in response to changing market conditions</li> <li>Trade manually when necessary to reduce risk</li> <li>Identify opportunities for automation and system improvement</li> <li>Communicate relevant news, market events, and system behavior to team members</li> <li>Maintain a strong understanding of system functionality</li> <li>Contribute to all aspects of trading desk activity, including position management, risk management, capital deployment, and post-trade

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