Job Board for Professionals in Puerto Rico

Our Quantitative Traders are passionate about improving the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring order to prices. At Go Tropical, you will be called on to work with teammates to eliminate inefficiencies and manage risk in the world's financial markets. 

As a Junior Trader, you will gain early exposure to real-time trading in order to develop situational awareness and a deep understanding of the market. In collaboration with Senior Traders and development through our formalized education program, you will have the scope to utilize risk management and strategic thinking skills to guide trades and explore new trading opportunities. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, strives for continual improvement, has a disciplined appetite for risk, and is dedicated to mastering their market. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Traders to assist in and learn all facets of trading
• Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management
• Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
• Manage real-time execution of semi-automated trading system
• Learn and analyze real-time trades
• Research and improve upon trading strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in a technical or industry-related field, such as, but not limited to, mathematics, statistics, or mathematical finance, with a graduation date between December 2025 and Spring 2026
• Required coursework: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability or Advanced Statistics 
• Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
• Proficiency in Python required, and some experience with C++ and other computer programming languages preferred
• Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading, such as, but not limited to, personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discovery days, industry-related student groups or clubs, and/or prior internship experience preferred 
• Deep understanding of finance, math, and statistics
• Attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• This position requires physical presence and is on-site at our office in Aguadilla, PR

View our resources to help prepare for the interview process.

Interview Process

There will be three phone or video call interviews, including at least 2 technical interviews among those three (view resources for material), and then one on-site interview. View our resources to help prepare for the interview process.