Website: https://www.davinciderivatives.com/

Da Vinci is a privately-funded company that is owned and managed by professionals who have set high standards around trading, technology and company culture.

Our Story
Da Vinci was founded in 2015 after a group of passionate trading experts found themselves
desiring a new way of working.
At Da Vinci, our goal is to build the best proprietary trading house in the world. We strive to
keep our work smart and creative, making the most of our team’s strategic minds to
challenge existing ways of thinking. We’ve established a unique approach to trading and
culture, emphasising openness and collaboration across departments.
We specialise in solving market inefficiencies, identifying opportunities based on volatility
arbitrage strategies and providing liquidity to the markets.
We are headquartered in the home of the world’s first stock market, Amsterdam, and have
additional offices in Mumbai and Miami. Today, we trade on the most prominent exchanges
across South America, Asia and the US. Our vision is set on sustainable growth, with new
offices opening abroad soon. 

Our Vision
Becoming the best in the world means building a team of first-rate talent with the most
innovative ideas. The real value comes from how we work and grow together and you can
find traders, developers and researchers working side by side every day and enjoying every
minute of it. We are non-hierarchical and support employees as they explore different paths
to find where their passion and talent aligns. No matter their role, everyone is key to
sustainably growing Da Vinci.
We value innovation and excellence in everything we do, encouraging employees to take
ownership of their work. We believe that our colleagues must consistently feel stimulated
and supported in order to reach their full potential and achieve our ambitious goals.

Contact details

Claude Debussylaan 16-6, 1082 Amsterdam

T 020 8915 760
E recruitment@davinciderivatives.com

Trading Analyst

https://davincitrading.com/job_openings/trading-analyst-2/

As a Trading Analyst, you will get the opportunity to work closely with the core business and obtain a holistic view of the company operations. You will join the Trading Intelligence department which oversees Risk, Mid-Office and Tooling. As a member of the team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of the company. Alongside your daily tasks, you will have ample opportunities to work on exciting projects and innovative ideas. We value individuals who can quickly adapt to changing circumstances, have a proactive and hands-on mentality, and are adept at problem-solving.

Da Vinci offers an exciting and dynamic work environment, where employees are given the freedom to come up with great ideas and the space to push these to completion. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-growing company.

Responsibilities:

•   Set up and optimise workflows using Python, PostgreSQL and Excel
•   Create and maintain interactive tools used by trading in our inhouse built UI
•   Assist the trading team on strategic requirements
•   Take ownership of and manage databases of company metrics
•   Analyse multiple data points (costs, trading volumes, market share, etc.)
•   Monitor company risk
•   Various day-to-day tasks ensuring that trading runs smoothly
•   Daily reconciliation of clearing accounts and trading positions

Requirements:

•   0-2 years of work experience in a similar role
•   Educational background in a technical study (Econometrics, Maths, Physics, Engineering or similar quantitative        studies)
•   Strong knowledge of Python and object-oriented programming
•   Demonstrated experience with SQL
•   Proficient in Microsoft Excel and VBA
•   Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
•   Ability to work diligently and get things done in a timely manner
•   Excellent attention to detail
•   Team player but able to work independently
•   Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits:

•   An opportunity to learn from some of the most qualified professionals in the industry
•   Base salary of EUR 60 to 80K
•   Excellent variable pay and growth opportunities
•   Company pension scheme
•   1k yearly budget for learning and development
•   Meals during work hours
•   Social events and after-work drinks
•   Reimbursement of travel costs
•   Sponsored gym membership
•   In-house game room (pool table, board games and console games)

Graduate Quant Researcher

https://davincitrading.com/job_openings/quant-researcher/

About Da Vinci

Da Vinci is a proprietary trading house founded in 2015 and specialised in solving market inefficiencies, identifying opportunities based on volatility arbitrage strategies and providing liquidity to the markets. We are headquartered in the home of the world’s first stock market, Amsterdam, and we have just opened a second office in Mumbai. Today, we trade on the most prominent exchanges across South America, Asia and the US. Our vision is set on sustainable growth, with new offices opening in the US soon.  

We always keep our work smart and innovative and are building a team of trading enthusiasts. The key to our success is hiring not only intelligent but inventive, lazer-focused and highly efficient individuals. Across all departments; trading, quantitative research and development alike, Da Vinci is made up some of the sharpest minds and most passionate players in the industry. We are non-hierarchical and support employees in exploring their interests and strengths, placing no limit on personal growth. 

About the Role

As a Graduate Quant Researcher at Da Vinci, you’ll work alongside a fun team of highly skilled traders and engineers. Our Quant Researchers are key to developing and improving algorithmic trading strategies that help us reach our goal of building one of the best proprietary trading firms in the world.

Da Vinci offers an exciting and dynamic work environment, where employees are given the freedom to come up with great ideas and the space to push these to completion. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-growing company.

Responsibilities:

·       Analyse market data to build new trading strategies
·       Develop tools that translate data analysis results into useful inputs for trading
·       Continuously analyse and improve our existing strategies
·       Improve and refine our data infrastructure and setup
·       Evaluate prospective markets for opportunities

Requirements:

·       Technical background (Maths, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics, Quant Finance or similar quantitative studies)
·       Programming knowledge in Python, MATLAB, R or C++
·       Passion for research, in-depth analysis, and mathematical modelling
·       Ability to understand mathematical theory and translate it into practice
·       Good communication skills
·       Attention to detail
·       Analytical approach to solving complex problems
·       Competitive but cooperative attitude
·       Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits:

·       A comprehensive theoretical and practical training program provided by our dedicated in-house trainer
·       Sign-on bonus of EUR 20k, base salary of EUR 80k
·       Excellent variable pay and growth opportunities
·       Outstanding performance is also rewarded with shareholding in the company
·       A relocation package when moving from abroad, including flight coverage, temporary accommodation upon arrival, house-finding service and expat support
·       Meals during work hours
·       Social events and after-work drinks
·       Reimbursement of travel costs
·       Sponsored gym membership
·       In-house game room (pool table, board games and console games)

Currently we are not offering internships or opportunities to write a thesis. This may change in the future. Please visit our website periodically and follow us on social media to stay up to date.

Sales Trader

https://davincitrading.com/job_openings/sales-trader/

As Sales Trader – Options for Da Vinci you will play a crucial role in executing trades in the off-screen market. You will be an integral part of the trading team, with a focus on maintaining and establishing relations with external counterparties, banks and brokers. On the desk you will be actively looking for opportunities and ways to set up trades together with the wider team. Off the desk you are looking for new counterparts to trade with, new products to trade and you will be responsible to maintain existing relations. At Da Vinci we work as a team, and we offer a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. It is encouraged to come up with great ideas and you will have the space to push these to completion. This is a great opportunity to continue your career as part of a successful and fast-growing company undertaking various exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Spot opportunities and execute trades in the IDB and directly with banks and lp’s
•   Monitor market trends and identify profitable trading opportunities
•   Build and maintain relationships with counterparties, banks and brokers, ensuring excellent customer service and  confidentiality
•   Collaborate with the quant and trading teams to enhance trading strategies
•   Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
•   Travel to various parts of the world to meet with external parties

Requirements:

•   Master’s degree (or higher) in Finance, Business, or a related field
•   Strong knowledge of financial markets and trading
•   Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure
•   Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
•   Enjoys building new relationships and exploring innovative opportunities
•   Social and possesses a good sense of humor

Benefits:

•   An opportunity to learn from some of the most qualified professionals in the industry
•   Base salary of 75-100K EUR depending on experience
•   Excellent variable pay and growth opportunities
•   Outstanding performance is also rewarded with shareholding in the company
•   Meals during work hours
•   Social events and after-work drinks
•   Reimbursement of travel costs
•   Sponsored gym membership
•   In-house game room (pool table, board games and console games)