5 Highest Paying Jobs in Europe for Non EU Citizens

4. HFT Quant Trader

Average Salary: $145,001

Jump Trading, a high-frequency trading firm in London, is reportedly paying top French quant traders generously, with a recent legal dispute shedding light on compensation details. Damien Couture, a quantitative trader, joined Jump with a total compensation exceeding £1 million ($1.26 million). This includes a £175,000 ($221,000) salary, a £350,000 ($443725) signing bonus, and a guaranteed £500,000 ($633,892) bonus. While Couture’s case is somewhat unique due to his background and experience, it provides insight into the earning potential at Jump. According to a Jump employee, a total compensation of $700,000 is “certainly achievable.”