Are you passionate about the markets?
Avatar has a collaborative and fun working environment, providing aggressive compensation that is based heavily on performance. Focused primarily on equities trading and catering to experienced traders with proven track records, Avatar is fully staffed to provide superior technology, support, and trading capital for all equities strategies and holding periods.
Equities Trading Jobs
Experienced Algorithmic US Equities Trader
New York • Chicago • Remote
Seeking experienced algorithmic traders with proven track records in equities to join our proprietary trading desks in New York, Chicago, or remote.
Candidates must possess strong C++ and/or Python skills and a current active Series 55, 56, or 57 license. Two years of experience required with a live proven track record.
Experienced Equities Trader
New York • Chicago • Remote
Avatar Securities, LLC is looking for experienced equity and equity options traders with proven track records in US equities to join our proprietary trading desks in New York, Chicago, or remote.
Two years of trading experience required with a live proven track record. Visit our Experienced Traders career page to find out what Avatar can do for you.
Trading Developer Jobs
Python Strategy Implementation Developer
Chicago
Seeking a strong Python developer with solid market structure experience. Previous experience in a trading environment is highly preferred. Required to have a deep understanding of the following:
- Equities OMS Experience
- Order Routing and Order Management Logic
- Order Marking Logic
- Risk Management Logic
- Transaction Cost Analysis
It is a bonus for the candidate to have strong communication skills, basic C++ knowledge, and previous program trading experience.
Quantitative Trading Jobs
Experienced Equities Quantitative Analyst
New York • Chicago • Remote
Seeking experienced equities quants to join our proprietary trading desks in New York, Chicago, or remote. Will work directly with our development team using our proprietary and third-party APIs to build new strategies. 2 years of experience required with a live proven track record a plus.
Junior Roles / Internships
Winter/Summer Internships
New York • Chicago
Avatar does not have a formal internship program, but trading groups accept summer and winter interns as needed. We are currently NOT accepting internship applications at this time.