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Trading Associate

Bridgewater Associates LP
Location
Westport, CT
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Investment Implementation
Salary
$165,000 - $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Possess a BA/BS (or are on track to graduate in 2025-2026), with a quality academic record, from an accredited undergraduate institution
  • Analytical, highly logical, and structured thinking
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working nontraditional hours for global market coverage
  • Deep interest in financial markets, market structure, and game theory
What the job really is

As a Trading Associate at Bridgewater, you will execute trades and collaborate with strategists and technologists to enhance trading processes. Your role involves generating and evaluating trading ideas, understanding market dynamics, and implementing systematic trade execution strategies. You will also engage with liquidity providers and oversee transaction costs, all while undergoing extensive training to deepen your knowledge of the firm's trading strategies.

Benefits
  • Competitive suite of benefits
  • Discretionary target bonus
Things to weigh
  • Fully on-site role (5 days/week)
  • No immigration sponsorship provided for this position
  • Traders do not manage a book and follow systematic rules
  • Compensation band provided, but expected base salary is not explicitly stated
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