College Graduates @ Old Mission

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Full-Time

College Graduates

Full-Time, Junior Quant Trader, London

Posted on 2/29/2024

Old Mission

201-500 employees

Global market maker in securities and derivatives

Data & Analytics

Financial Services

Entry

London, UK

Required Skills

Python

Communications

MATLAB

Requirements

An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences
Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Python, C++, VBA, Java, R, Matlab
The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment
Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards
A strong desire for knowledge and to understand how things work
Superior written and verbal communication skills
A strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Disciplined decision making
Risk management
Derivative pricing
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, and London 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

Our traders work in teams to seek out and profitably trade mispriced securities. The junior traders’ job responsibilities will include disciplined decision making, risk management, derivative pricing, and researching new opportunities. If you are looking to be a value added member to our team and have an immediate contribution in building out our business, feel free to apply today!

Required Skills

An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences
Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Python, C++, VBA, Java, R, Matlab
The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment
Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards
A strong desire for knowledge and to understand how things work
Superior written and verbal communication skills
A strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
Fully paid private medical, dental, vision with extended coverage and life insurance
Robust Pension Scheme, income protection, and salary exchange
Free on-site lunch daily
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Tuition Reimbursement Program

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.

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Old Mission is a global market maker that utilizes advanced technology and proprietary systems to dynamically value individual securities and derivatives at the speed of modern markets, enabling them to price thousands of financial instruments globally and trade trillions of dollars of securities both on and off exchange. They have developed a market-making platform that allows them to work with the world’s largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors as a trusted partner, assisting them in transferring risk in a wide range of securities.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 22%

2 year growth

↑ 33%

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary bonus

Top tier Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the firm

401(k) with employer match

Full stocked kitchen, free breakfast and lunch everyday on-site

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Plan

Commuter Benefit Program

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