Fixed Income Trader

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201-500 employees

Global multi-asset market maker using proprietary systems

Company Overview

Old Mission stands out as a global, multi-asset market maker with a proven track record, having traded trillions of dollars of securities using their proprietary systems and models. Their advanced platform, developed since 2008, allows them to dynamically value a wide range of financial instruments, offering competitive pricing often tighter than their competitors. As a trusted partner to the world's largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors, Old Mission demonstrates industry leadership and a strong, collaborative culture.

Financial Services

Data & Analytics

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2008

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 19%

1 year growth

↑ 30%

2 year growth

↑ 30%

Locations

Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Python

Communications

CategoriesNew

Finance & Banking

Quantitative Finance

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree preferably in engineering, statistics, mathematics or a hard science or economics
Candidates need to have exceptionally high mathematical OR computer programming skills (Must be proficient in Python, VBA, or R)
Strong quantitative, analytical, research oriented and problem solving skills
Superior communication both written and verbal and has the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, fast paced, collaborative, collegial environment
Successful candidates will have a passion for the financial markets and will have an entrepreneurial mindset as the team is growing and this individual will be a value added contributor that will have an immediate impact to the team
Credit/Fixed Income research or trading experience is required

Responsibilities

The credit trader job responsibilities will include disciplined decision making, risk management, and researching new opportunities

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, London, and Singapore are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

About The Position

Old Mission Capital, a global quantitative proprietary trading firm is currently hiring a talented, trader to join its growing FICC desk. The ideal candidate will be a proficient risk taker with experience trading corporate bonds or similar securities. Credit research experience would be extremely valuable in this role.

Responsibilities:

The credit trader job responsibilities will include disciplined decision making, risk management, and researching new opportunities.

Required Skills:

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering, statistics, mathematics or a hard science or economics.
Candidates need to have exceptionally high mathematical OR computer programming skills (Must be proficient in Python, VBA, or R).
Strong quantitative, analytical, research oriented and problem solving skills
Superior communication both written and verbal and has the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, fast paced, collaborative, collegial environment
Successful candidates will have a passion for the financial markets and will have an entrepreneurial mindset as the team is growing and this individual will be a value added contributor that will have an immediate impact to the team.
Credit/Fixed Income research or trading experience is required.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.