Quantitative Trader

Responsibilities

• Implement and calibrate systematic market-making strategies that provide liquidity in CME options on futures.
• Develop pricing models in collaboration with our quantitative research team.
• Build desk tooling for pricing, risk management, and opportunity identification.
• Manage a portfolio of fixed income volatility products across different assets with various holding times and liquidity profiles.
• Analyze macroeconomic indicators, central bank policies, and other factors that influence interest rate volatility surfaces.
• Manage trading risks by setting appropriate limits and adhering to our risk management policies.
• Ensure all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Work closely with other traders, quants and developers.
• Leverage a sophisticated trading platform to execute desired trades, sourcing available liquidity across multiple exchanges.

Required Skills

• An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences.
• 1-4 years of trading experience encompassing algorithmic trading and a strong knowledge of options theory.
• Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Python, C++, Java, VBA, Matlab, or Ruby.
• The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressured environment.
• A strong desire for knowledge and to understand how things work.
• Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards.

• 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.