Fundamental Research Analyst Graduate Program
Old Mission
Fundamental Research Analyst Graduate Program
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 proprietary quantitative trading firm and is currently recruiting a Fundamental Analyst to join the Options team in our Chicago headquarters. This research analyst will be responsible for conducting economic, event-driven, and company-specific research and analysis and will work with the team to discover new trading opportunities for the firm. We value idea generation over reporting. We are looking for someone who can stay up to the minute with breaking market events, use fundamental principles to interpret them quantitatively, and help influence trading decisions.
Responsibilities
Identify and analyze financial/events/information that will have an impact on the options of underlying securities
Support traders by being the sole point of contact for conducting quantitative and macroeconomic research
Analyze datasets to identify their potential impact on the price of certain securities and their underlying options
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on information that could affect trading decisions
Collaborate directly with traders by providing them with the fundamental overlay necessary to do many things, including developing tools, analyzing market data, and testing strategies
Required Skills
An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences
Extensive knowledge of securities analysis
Relevant analyst experience preferred, but not required
The ability to think quantitatively, analyze, and clearly communicate in a time-sensitive trading environment
Proficient conducting research across domestic and international financial markets
The ability to multitask across many different projects, securities, and asset classes
Programming experience preferred
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
Flexible Spending Plan
Commuter Benefit Program
Base Salary
$125,000 - 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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