Prediction Markets Trader (Nights & Weekends)
Virtu FinancialAbout the Role
Virtu seeks a sharp, reliable, and self-directed Prediction Markets Trader to cover their prediction markets book during nights and weekends. This unique role sits at the intersection of trading, market operations, and emerging alternative markets. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving, lower-supervision environment, exercises strong independent judgment, and takes genuine ownership of their responsibilities.
- Monitor live prediction market positions across platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket, Manifold, PredictIt) during assigned shifts
- Track real-time event resolution, market liquidity, and price movements; flag anomalies and escalate risk concerns
- Execute trades and position adjustments within pre-defined risk parameters
- Manage platform-level operational tasks including instrument definitions and account maintenance
- Ensure accurate trade capture, reporting, and documentation of market events and incidents
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred; strong graduates will also be considered
- High degree of personal responsibility, reliability, and attention to detail
- Strong understanding of probability, expected value, and basic statistics
- Experience with basic scripting (Python, SQL) for monitoring or data analysis
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during off-hours
- Excellent written communication skills for shift handoff notes and incident documentation
- Comfort operating across multiple software platforms simultaneously
- Demonstrated familiarity with prediction markets - either professionally or as a serious participant
- Prior experience trading on Kalshi, Polymarket, or similar platforms
- Background in market making, statistical arbitrage, or event-driven trading