Fundamental Research Analyst
Old Mission
Fundamental Research Analyst
Old Mission
Makes markets in hard-to-price ETFs and options
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, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
About the Position
Old Mission is a quantitative proprietary trading firm that is currently recruiting a Fundamental Research Analyst to support our International Trading desk between 5:00 pm CT - 4:00 am CT in our Chicago Headquarters. As a Fundamental Research Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting research and monitoring news around the globe with the goal of discovering new investment opportunities. You’ll work closely with the desk leads to produce reports that will have an impact on our trading strategies. Staying current and sharing information with our traders will make you a valuable member of our team. News junkies are encouraged to apply and help our firm make real-time trading decisions.
Responsibilities
Identify and analyze news/events/information that will have an impact on our trading group(s) and report pertinent information.
Support traders by being the sole point of contact for conducting research and following all global macro events that could impact the price of certain securities.
Collaborate and work directly with small trading groups on analyzing data for patterns as well as developing new ideas/tools.
Required Skills
A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
1+ years of relevant work experience in a Research Analyst Role.
A demonstrable passion for the financial markets as well as for problem solving and pattern recognition.
Exceptional communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive, fast-paced, collaborative, and collegial environment.
A strong quantitative, analytical and research-oriented skill set.
Familiarity with Bloomberg and/or Reuters.
Programming skills in Python will get you bonus points!
Benefits and Perks
Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k) with employer match
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Base Salary Range
$150,000 - $200,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.
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.
Makes markets in hard-to-price ETFs and options
Old Mission trades its own money as a market maker, which means it stands ready to buy and sell exchange-traded funds, options, bonds, and currencies so investors can trade when they need to. It made its name on exchange-traded funds that rarely trade and are hard to price, which other market makers often would not quote. Its researchers turn past market data into pricing models, engineers build the automated systems that send quotes to exchanges worldwide, and traders manage the resulting risk. The firm earns the gap between its buying and selling prices, and asset managers and fund issuers can also trade with it directly. Old Mission was founded in 2008 and is based in Chicago, with offices in New York and London.
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