Eagle Seven
Global multi-asset trading across exchanges
Algorithmic Trader
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, business/finance, or a related field is required.
- Four to six years of experience trading financial products such as options or futures is required.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and mathematical skills are required.
- Experience with Python is required.
- The candidate must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic and a team-oriented approach focused on contributing to the trading desk's success.
- Operate grey-box and black-box algorithmic trading strategies in accordance with the trading desk's objectives.
- Monitor trading activity and positions consistently throughout the shift.
- Perform research and post-trade analysis using the firm's research tools across a variety of algorithmic trading strategies to improve the profitability of existing models.
- Apply expertise in market microstructure, historical tick data, and quantitative modeling to conduct research and develop new sources of alpha.
- Work closely with strategy developers to collaborate on, propose, and test strategy-specific code changes related to execution, pricing, and risk management.
- Communicate with risk managers and internal technology groups regarding production issues.
- Build and maintain quantitative modeling tools and analytics.
- Work with the back office to resolve trade breaks and position and activity reconciliation exceptions.
About the company
Eagle Seven operates as a global trading firm that combines the latest technology with a team of professional traders and developers to pursue high results. It runs trading strategies across a diverse set of asset classes on major exchanges around the world, using a mix of software and human expertise. The company differentiates itself by integrating a global reach, multi-asset capability, and an emphasis on independent thinking, ethics, and teamwork, rewarding individual effort while celebrating team success. Its goal is to identify and act on market opportunities worldwide to generate strong returns.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$177M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 job postings show continued investment in trading, risk, and engineering roles.
- Built In Chicago listed a 2026 FPGA role starting at $175,000.
- Headquarters at 550 W Jackson and 64 LinkedIn people signal an operating Chicago presence.
What critics are saying
- Eagle Seven, LLC v. Valentine trade-secrets case remains active into 2025-2026.
- No fresh revenue disclosures exist; hiring posts suggest a small, opaque private firm.
- Prop trading profits depend on volatile spreads; a bad 2026 execution cycle hurts quickly.
What makes Eagle Seven unique
- Chicago-based prop desk hiring FPGA, algorithmic, and energy traders in 2026.
- Deep hardware-software stack: ultra-low-latency FPGA systems and internal trading platform.
- Multi-asset global execution across Eurex, ICE, CME, and energy futures markets.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
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