An established proprietary trading firm in Chicago is looking for an experienced Derivatives Trader to help build out one of their new trading desk. Highly experienced group made up of industry veterans that are looking for someone that can make an immediate impact on PnL. A very collaborative environment with direct visibility to senior leadership that offers a competitive compensation package.
What you will do:
- Responsible for trading and risk management of one or more derivative products
- Collaborate with other traders, researchers, and developers to capitalize on new market opportunities
- Analyze financial data to find new revenue generating opportunities
- Research and optimize new and existing strategies
Qualifications and experience:
- 3+ years experience working on a derivatives trading desk
- Exceptional mathematical modeling, statistics, and problem solving skills
- Proficient in Python/R a plus
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
- Master's in Financial Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or related field
