Proprietary TradingFounded 1992

DRW

DRW is a diversified principal trading firm that trades its own capital across a wide range of asset classes, instruments, and strategies. Founded by Don Wilson, the firm operates in fixed income, ETFs, equities, FX, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. DRW combines sophisticated quantitative research with technology-driven execution. Their subsidiary Cumberland DRW focuses on crypto trading, making them one of the earliest institutional players in digital assets.

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Employees

1,000+

Entry-Level Pay

$200K – $350K

Senior Pay

$350K – $600K

Roles at DRW

Quantitative ResearcherSoftware DeveloperQuantitative TraderSystems Engineer

Key Skills Required

C++PythonQuantitative AnalysisTrading StrategySystems Programming

How to Get Hired

DRW recruits through campus events and online applications. Their interview process typically involves technical coding challenges, quantitative reasoning problems, and discussions about trading concepts. They offer internships and new graduate positions for quantitative researchers, software engineers, and traders. Applications are available through their careers page.

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