Quantitative Trading Analyst, FX & Digital Asset Trading (SPOT) | Quantitative Trading Analyst , FX & DA Trading, SPOT

Swissquote Bank SA

Gland, VD, Switzerland
Published Nov 19, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves joining the FX & Digital Asset (DA) Trading department, specifically focusing on the SPOT liquidity team within a leading Swiss online bank. The primary responsibility is driving the team's quantitative research roadmap, contributing significantly to the bank's ongoing investments in systematic trading capacities. Day-to-day duties include managing proprietary pricing, execution, and internalization systems, ensuring competitive Spot liquidity, and maintaining a robust network of trading counterparties. You will also conduct ad hoc data exploration, visualization, and reporting using advanced analytical and modelling skills suitable for financial tick-data, often leveraging Machine Learning methods for financial predictions. This position requires strong collaboration with software engineers, IT experts, and internal teams, offering a fast-paced environment to boost your career and impact the industry.

Required Skills

Education

MSc/PhD in a STEM discipline from a top-ranked university

Experience

  • 3+ years of trading experience in a sell-side electronic trading firm or bank (strong plus)
  • Professional experience managing proprietary pricing, execution, and internalization systems
  • Professional experience driving quantitative research initiatives relevant to business scope
  • In-depth understanding of relevant market microstructure aspects (risk inventory, liquidity, spreads, volatility, credit, volumes)

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be self-driven, structured, detail-oriented, and team-oriented. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task under pressure while maintaining focus on accuracy.