Data Scientist

Who we are

WEBB Traders is a growing, proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. We act as a market maker, using our own capital to trade on global stock and derivatives exchanges. By leveraging a large network of interdealer brokers and the latest advancements in electronic trading technology, we add liquidity to the financial markets specialized in cash equity and derivatives.

Since our very first trade in 2009, WEBB’s headquarters have been based in Amsterdam, nowadays supported by a strong presence in Paris. With our 70 employees of over 25 different nationalities, we are united in our great ambition to grow WEBB into a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity.

Join us to accelerate your career in the unique trading culture of openness, community, enjoyment, and boundary-free entrepreneurship.

Your role

WEBB has the ambition to become a global leading trading firm. Data analysis and automation are two core pillars of our growth and our strong risk management framework is a key foundation for it. WEBB Traders is looking for a data-driven Data Scientist in Amsterdam to take our company's risk management function to the next level. You will develop world-class risk tools that help identify weaknesses and opportunities. You ensure we keep the company safe, simultaneously elevating our controls into strategic edge.

Your main activities

• Build risk, finance operations and compliance dashboards

• Visualise risk, finance, operations and compliance data to relevant stakeholders

• Analyse complex business problems and propose solutions or enhancements

• Provide clear, timely updates on planning and delivery. Monitor and manage continuous process improvements, addressing outstanding issues

• Respond to ad hoc requests from stakeholders

Who are you?

• You are a data scientist who has a great affinity with algorithmic trading

• You are eager to drive change in a fast-paced environment

• Your mindset is on innovation and continuous improvement

• Your personality is characterised as down-to-earth, steadfast, firm, and your integrity is beyond reproach

• You have a compelling communication style and enjoy working closely with various stakeholders (traders, engineers, management board, clearing members)

• You show ownership to drive key firm-wide risk, finance, operations and compliance projects from initiation to completion

What you bring to WEBB

• You have 1-3 years of experience in a data scientist or risk analyst role

• You have a strong interest in equities, derivatives, commodities, algorithmic trading, high frequency trading, market making and risk management

• You have strong Python and SQL skills

• You possess a Master’s degree in e.g. mathematics, physics, econometrics, quantitative finance, data science and you have strong analytical skills

• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written

What we offer

• Challenge yourself. Be part of the dynamic work environment and grow along with us.

• Develop yourself. Join internal and external training sessions covering trading software, agile methodologies, and hardware and software management

• Treat yourself. Enjoy delicious meals in our office in Amsterdam

• Stay fit. Sports facility access with ClassPass

• Keep the spirit up. Fun activities with your teammates on a regular basis

• Team up. A great office vibe in the heart of Amsterdam

• It’s on us. Benefit from travel reimbursement in Amsterdam or a Swapfiets bike

• And finally… A competitive reward package including a bonus scheme

Application process

1. Apply on our WEBBsite in English!

2. Share a short motivation for joining WEBB and why you think you are a great fit for this role

3. Have a video chat with us (unless you are around, you may drop by for a coffee)

4. Nail the technical challenge

5. Visit our office for the interviews and a drink

6. Accept our offer!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

By applying to this vacancy and attaching your resume, you hereby give consent to the processing of your personal data that you have provided, and you declare your agreement with storing these data for a period of 6 months, according to the GDPR law and regulations.
After that period, your personal data will be automatically deleted from our databases.
All the personal data collected are used by Webbtraders employees, who require access to this data on account of their position, exclusively for recruitment purposes. The employees who are involved in your application process are bound by confidentiality.

If we wish to retain your personal data for a longer period of time, for example for future job opportunities, we will ask again for your consent to retain your data. You can revoke your consent at any time by contacting us and we will immediately delete any personal information.