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Susquehanna International Group · 4 days ago

Senior Trader - Prediction Markets

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Susquehanna International Group is seeking a highly analytical and technically strong Trader with expertise in prediction markets and real-time modeling. The role involves designing complex models to generate fair values and collaborating with teams to enhance trading strategies and decision-making.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and develop complex models to generate real-time fair values for intricate, uncertain domains (e.g., weather, event-driven outcomes, or probabilistic systems)

Identify edge cases, structural pitfalls, and modeling risks, proactively addressing them to ensure robustness and operational stability

Assess data needs and sourcing strategies, determining what inputs are required for accurate forecasting and collaborating with relevant teams to acquire them

Build initial model prototypes in Python, using libraries such as pandas and numpy, and partner closely with developers to productionize these models for real-world trading

Monitor, validate, and iterate on production models, ensuring strong performance and continuously improving predictive accuracy and trading outcomes

Identify, evaluate, and execute market-take opportunities arising from model insights and prediction-market dynamics

Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize trading strategies, enhance infrastructure, and scale automated decision-making

Qualification

Prediction marketsPythonStatistical modelingCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Strong understanding of trading concepts, decision science, and probabilistic reasoning

Extensive experience with prediction markets, including market structure, pricing mechanics, and liquidity dynamics

Proficiency in Python, with deep working knowledge of pandas and numpy

Ability to think critically about uncertainty, model assumptions, and real-world edge cases

Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with traders, developers, and data teams

Benefits

Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)

Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages

A 40,000 square-foot state of the art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces

Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions

Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more

On-site Wellness Center

On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance

Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives

Company

Susquehanna International Group

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Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm committing its own capital to trade financial products around the world.

Founded in 1987

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.sig.com

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