High-Frequency Trading / Market MakerFounded 2008

Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial is a leading financial services firm and market maker that uses cutting-edge technology to provide liquidity across hundreds of securities, asset classes, and markets in over 50 countries. As a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: VIRT), they offer transparency into their operations. Virtu is known for their technology-driven approach and had a famous streak of only one losing trading day over 1,238 days.

Headquarters
New York, NY
Employees
1,000+
Entry-Level Pay (est.)
$150K – $250K
Senior Pay (est.)
$250K – $450K

Roles at Virtu Financial

Quantitative DeveloperQuantitative StrategistSoftware EngineerTrader

Key Skills Required

C++PythonLow-Latency SystemsMarket MicrostructureStatistics

How to Get Hired

Virtu recruits software engineers, quant researchers, and traders through their careers page and campus recruiting. The interview process involves coding assessments, quantitative problem-solving, and discussions on market microstructure. They offer internship and full-time positions, with a focus on candidates who have strong systems programming and mathematical skills.

Compensation at Virtu Financial

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by Virtu Financial. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)
$150K – $250K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Senior / Experienced (estimated total)
$250K – $450K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

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