FTR Trader

janestreet· Quantitative Trading
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📍 New York, New York, United States

About this role

About the Position

We are looking to hire an experienced Financial Transmission Right (FTR) trader to help trade congestion products in multiple Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISO/RTO), conduct research, and design trading strategies. 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about this line of work and is eager to make an immediate impact. You will join our growing FTR team in New York and work alongside analysts and other experienced FTR traders, with the ability to collaborate with various trading desks across the firm. We’ll rely on your strong knowledge of the market to analyze trades and positions, examine trading ideas, and mentor analysts on the desk. 

Staying competitive as we’ve grown has required constant invention — of new trading strategies, technology, and processes. We’ve found this is easier when you hire humble, kind people. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding function of our firm’s work, and we’ll endeavor to put your quick-thinking and problem-solving skills to good use.

About You

  • 2+ years of experience working as an FTR trader, or a similar role
  • Strong working knowledge of any ISO/RTO
  • Experience with the complete life cycle of a strategy and risk management of the portfolio
  • Experience with modeling and programming techniques
  • Analytical; comfortable leveraging probability and statistics to solve problems
  • Reliable and flexible team player with a positive attitude
  • Comfortable working and making decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Motivated self-starter who can handle competing priorities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Eager to learn, adaptive, responsible

 

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.

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This FTR Trader role at janestreet is based in New York, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the FTR Trader at janestreet belong to?
This FTR Trader position is part of the Quantitative Trading department at janestreet. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the FTR Trader job at janestreet posted?
This FTR Trader position at janestreet was posted on Mar 20, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
FTR Trader
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