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At Variance Futures, we appreciate our talented team of employees for their exceptional client support. Variance Futures' staff play a key role in ensuring that our clients profit from all the benefits of our superior trading platforms and services.

Being a member of the winning Variance Futures team means:

An exciting career at one of the fastest growing direct access brokerages
Collaborating with the brightest minds in the industry
Explosive personal growth opportunities, where potential is based on performance
A fun, forward-thinking entrepreneurial environment
Participating in a decision-making process that welcomes fresh perspectives
Ongoing professional-development coaching and training
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Candidates should email resume/cover letter to the email address provided. Please note which position you are applying for.

Opening Positions:
Quantitative Programmer
Client Service Representative

Quantitative Programmer

Job description:

The candidate will develop software system (mostly server-side in C++) on option pricing and risk analysis. These fully automated system help trader explore trading opportunities and manage risk. The work requires using standard pricing and risk analysis theory (arbitrage-free option pricing, multivariate variance-covariance analysis, volatility estimations etc), as well as recent cutting-edge development in quantitative finance theory.

Requirements:

Master or Bachlor in math, physics, or other quantitative disciplines. Strong applied math background in statistics, numerical analysis or related areas.
Solid experience in C++ and Object-Oriented design. Experienced in Linux/UNIX development environment. Experience in Java, script languages (perl, python etc.) and relational database is preferred.
Dedicated, enthusiastic, quick learning and good at communications.
Prior experience in finance is preferred, but not required.

Please email your resume to job024@variancefutures.com.

Client Service Representative

Job description:

The primary responsibility of the Client Service Representative is to develop a positive client experience by understanding and meeting clients' service needs quickly, professionally and accurately. As the primary point of contact for our clients, applicant must provide exemplary customer service and recognize opportunities to proactively position Variance Futures' products and services to better meet the client's needs.

Requirements:

Strong market and trading knowledge
Minimum two-years customer service experience in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to diligently deal with issues until resolution
Ability to work effectively while managing several tasks
Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
Superior computer skills, especially MS Excel
Flexibility to work rotating 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

The next qualifications are a plus:

Experience with a commodities futures broker
Trading experience
Previous experience with trading software (TT, Strategy Runner, Jtrader)

Please email your resume to job021@variancefutures.com.

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