Trading Associate

The role

You will execute trades using systematic processes and collaborate with strategists and technologists to improve implementation and efficiency. The role involves developing a view of the outside world through market interaction and driving the evolution of execution strategies.

What you will do

• Executing Bridgewater’s desired exposures according to systematic, proprietary processes
• Contributing to understanding of market microstructure, transaction costs, market participants, and products
• Working with technologists and researchers to construct or overhaul investment implementation systems and execution strategies
• Driving initiatives to improve the quality, reliability, and efficiency of owned systems
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with liquidity providers and external vendors
• Working with the analytics team to oversee transaction costs and execution outcomes
• Performing engineering work to evolve strategies, system logic, and conduct analysis

Required qualifications

• BA/BS (or on track to graduate in 2026-2027)
• Quality academic record from an accredited undergraduate institution
• Analytical, highly logical, and structured in thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working nontraditional hours to implement trades in Asia and European markets
• Deep interest in understanding financial markets, market structure, and game theory
• Ability to think critically about outcomes and transform perceptions into strategic changes
• Knack for automation and seeking ways to improve processes
• High degree of personal responsibility and ownership
• Demonstrated humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas and approaches
• Driven, confident, and goal-oriented

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Other fringe benefits

Before you apply

• We do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

About the company

Bridgewater Associates is a global macro investment firm founded in 1975. Its mission is to develop a fundamental, cause-and-effect understanding of how markets and economies work.