Quant Trader – HFT / Intraday Equities & Futures

Location: Paris or Amsterdam

Company: Confidential (via Venture Search)

Venture Search is partnering with a leading, technology-driven proprietary trading firm to hire an experienced Quant Trader to join their high-performance team in Paris or Amsterdam.

Our client is a well-capitalised global trading firm with a strong presence across electronic markets. They specialise in systematic and semi-systematic strategies across equities and futures, operating at high frequency and intraday horizons. Due to continued growth and capital allocation, they are looking to add exceptional trading talent to their European platform.

The Role

As a Quant Trader, you will:

• Develop, implement, and optimise HFT or intraday trading strategies in equities and/or futures
• Conduct alpha research using large, high-frequency datasets
• Collaborate closely with quant researchers and developers to refine execution and signal generation
• Monitor live strategies and continuously improve performance
• Contribute to portfolio construction and risk management decisions

This is a performance-driven environment where traders have meaningful ownership of strategies and direct impact on PnL.

Requirements

• Proven track record trading HFT or intraday strategies in equities and/or futures
• Strong quantitative background (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar)
• Advanced programming skills (Python required; C++ preferred for HFT environments)
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading systems
• Demonstrated ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of accountability

What’s on Offer

• Significant capital allocation based on performance
• Highly competitive compensation with strong profit share
• Access to world-class infrastructure and technology
• Collaborative, research-driven culture
• Flexibility to be based in either Paris or Amsterdam