Full-Time
TradeOps Engineer
Valkyrie Trading
11-50 employees
Quantitative derivatives trading using algorithms
Compensation Overview
$132k - $177k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
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- 2+ years of full-time, professional experience in a Trade Support, Operations, or similar role
- Demonstrable experience interfacing with exchanges and clearing firms
- Strong familiarity with exchange-traded derivatives and the trade lifecycle
- Strong proficiency with both Windows and Linux operating systems, comfortable in desktop and command-line environments
- Solid scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate tasks and analyze data
- Knowledge of order entry and market data protocols (e.g., FIX, FIXP, MDP3, BOE, ITCH)
- Familiarity with data formats like JSON, XML, and Parquet
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and perform under pressure
- Strong communication skills with a focus on resolving uncertainty and collaborating with multiple teams
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on documentation
- Ability to work on-site in our Chicago office
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have valid, ongoing, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored or self-initiated immigration filings
- Maintaining and monitoring the production trading environment, responding to alerts, and resolving or escalating technical issues
- Deploying and configuring proprietary and 3rd party applications
- Collaborating closely with traders, clearing firms, exchanges, and vendor partners to meet business objectives
- Automating workflows to produce operations solutions
- Supporting back-office operations like trade capture and reconciliation
- Assisting with risk and compliance reporting
Valkyrie Trading focuses on trading derivatives for institutional clients, hedge funds, and other financial entities. Its work centers on developing and running algorithms that analyze market data to spot tiny price differences and execute a high volume of trades quickly. This high-frequency, data-driven approach aims to generate profits from small edges in fast-moving markets. The company differentiates itself through a lean, Chicago-based team and a culture of close collaboration among traders, quantitative analysts, and software engineers who build and refine technology in-house. Valkyrie’s goal is to grow aggressively by delivering precise, scalable trading strategies that stay ahead of market changes while managing risk with disciplined decision-making.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Retail derivatives volume surges 40% in Q1 2026, expanding Valkyrie's market.
- Chicago's low living costs aid quant talent acquisition versus New York.
- Cloud infrastructure adoption post-2024 cuts capex, boosting competitiveness.
What critics are saying
- CFTC fines Valkyrie millions for spoofing in 6-12 months.
- Jump Trading captures 25% more arbitrages, slashing Valkyrie's revenue.
- Citadel poaches Valkyrie's quants, undercuts spreads by 15bps.
What makes Valkyrie Trading unique
- Valkyrie Trading builds proprietary high-performance automated trading systems for derivatives.
- Chicago headquarters enables lean operations and quant talent recruitment since 2011.
- Collaborative culture integrates traders, quants, and engineers for algorithm innovation.
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Benefits
Health insurance with the choice of plans including PPO, HMO, and HSA options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Lunch is provided every day
Gym membership discount