Build quantitative models and trading algorithms at Wealthsimple, working in a hybrid team across North America. Use Python and market research.
As a Quantitative Trader, you will research market behavior and turn findings into algorithms and business insights. You will model liquidity, order flow, and market microstructure while supporting execution and risk decisions. The role includes developing systems, validating performance, and managing daily operations.
Key Responsibilities: Build models predicting market movement and liquidity profiles
Model order flow toxicity and activity classification
Develop algorithms for order generation and routing
Manage daily algorithmic trading system operations
Validate performance through historical-data simulations
Requirements: Three-plus years in quantitative or algorithmic trading
STEM degree from a leading institution
Excellent Python scripting skills
Statistics, probability, stochastic processes, and quantitative methods
Understanding of Canadian equity market structure
Apply quantitative research, Python, and market-structure expertise to develop and operate Wealthsimple trading systems.