Cubist Execution Trader

Responsibilities

• Support multi-asset trade execution and electronic order flow monitoring.
• Aid in systematic portfolio construction, execution workflows, and connectivity checks.
• Perform daily system checks, validate portfolio data, and assist in managing corporate actions.
• Troubleshoot trading and portfolio system issues, escalating when necessary.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, technology teams, and brokers across US/EU regions.

Requirements

• 1-3 years in trading operations, electronic execution, or a similar market-facing role.
• Basic understanding of the order lifecycle and interest in deepening execution knowledge.
• Experience with Python or another programming language.
• Familiarity with SQL and comfort working with data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across time zones.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working on small, collaborative teams.
• Exposure to market microstructure or execution algorithms preferred.
• Experience with Linux preferred.
• Some experience or exposure to Fixed Income, Options, TBA, CDX, or Inflation/Rates trading preferred.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000-$160,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.