8h ago

Junior Quantitative Trader

Chicago, Illinois, United States

$100k-$150k / yearest.

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🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll partner with Senior Traders to learn all facets of trading and manage risk in global financial markets at a proprietary trading firm. You'll gain early exposure to real-time trading, develop quantitative modeling skills, and explore new trading opportunities through a formalized education program. This role offers the chance to contribute to a well-established yet entrepreneurial firm with generous profit sharing.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Partner with Senior Traders to assist in and learn all facets of trading
  • Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management
  • Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
  • Manage real-time execution of semi-automated trading system
  • Research and improve upon trading strategies

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in a technical or industry related field with graduation between December 2025 and Spring 2026
  • Required coursework: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability or Advanced Statistics
  • Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
  • Proficiency in Python required

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with C++ and other computer programming languages
  • Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading through personal trading, competitions, or internships
  • Deep understanding of finance, math, and statistics

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💰 Generous profit sharing program
  • 🏥 World-class benefits for full-time employees and families
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