Trading Director @ Belvedere Trading

Trading Director

Quantitative Trading & Position Management

Posted on 2/1/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

C/C++/C#

Python

Requirements

Trading experience with a focus on quantitative/systematic trading
Proven background working with development teams to implement technical features
Strong quantitative skills, entrepreneurial attitude, creative problem-solving skills, and ability to implement iterative improvements to trading systems
Ability to communicate clearly, quickly, and effectively in a dynamic environment
Exposure to programming languages, such as C++, C#, and Python is preferred
Confident team player motivated by a fast-paced environment
Strong record of success running trading teams/products
Proven technical understanding of trading systems and automated trading
Excels in problem-solving and is passionate about teaching others
Effective and patient communication

Responsibilities

Train Traders on existing quantitative strategies
Identify and implement improvements to our derivative models
Improve traders experience with effective automation
Propose and build new quantitative functionality
Research and backtest new trading ideas

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions.

High-performance proprietary trading and development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry.

Belvedere Trading is looking for a team player to help advance our quantitative trading systems. This individual will work intimately with each trading desk to better understand marketplace dynamics and will be responsible for developing quantitative trading strategies while promoting education, functionality, and best practices.

What You’ll Do

Train Traders on existing quantitative strategies
Identify and implement improvements to our derivative models
Improve traders experience with effective automation
Propose and build new quantitative functionality
Research and backtest new trading ideas

What You’ll Need

Trading experience with a focus on quantitative/systematic trading
Proven background working with development teams to implement technical features
Strong quantitative skills, entrepreneurial attitude, creative problem-solving skills, and ability to implement iterative improvements to trading systems
Ability to communicate clearly, quickly, and effectively in a dynamic environment
Exposure to programming languages, such as C++, C#, and Python is preferred
Confident team player motivated by a fast-paced environment
Strong record of success running trading teams/products
Proven technical understanding of trading systems and automated trading
Excels in problem-solving and is passionate about teaching others
Effective and patient communication

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer.

We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Please direct any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process to [email protected]. 

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion

Physical: Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time

Amount of Travel Required: None

Sponsorship: Not available for this position

201-500 employees

Website

Trading firm specializing in equity index & commodity derivatives

Company Overview

Belvedere's mission is to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary access to a full gym in the building
Time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Continuing education
Transit benefit program
Relocation reimbursement

Company Core Values

Team Belvedere - Compete and succeed at the highest level, make those around you better, be the best teammate
Me In Team - Share individually in the success of the company, expect merit-based responsibilities, balance high expectations with a fun work environment
Own It - Act like an owner, drive initiatives to make Belvedere unparalleled, contribute outside of your role
Iterative Innovation - Evolve to survive and thrive, deliver value consistently, dream big and be willing to fail
Passionate Discourse - Debate for a collective purpose and the best solutions, speak directly and openly with compassion, tell us what pisses you off (you'll feel better)