Full-Time
Senior Derivatives Trader
Valkyrie Trading
11-50 employees
Quantitative derivatives trading using algorithms
Compensation Overview
$180k - $207k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Relocation assistance packages available.
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- 4+ years experience on a trading desk
- A strong ability to manage and assess risk in a derivatives portfolio
- A passion for trading and financial markets
- A desire to develop and constantly improve the strategies and models that drive our trading activities
- A tenacious determination to problem solve
- Strong math and numerical aptitude
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- A keen attention to detail
- Willingness to dig into problems
- Relentless desire to constantly improve
- Proactive attitude
- Own, maintain, grow, and be responsible for key revenue streams for one or more products on our trading desks
- Be responsible for all risk and inventory held by the trading time
- Leverage your experience and knowledge in making critical decisions in real-time
- Effectuate systemic improvements to the trading strategy to ensure the long-term viability and competitiveness of the strategy
- Quantitative analysis skills are a plus
- Advanced degrees preferred
Valkyrie Trading focuses on trading derivatives for institutional clients, hedge funds, and other financial entities. Its work centers on developing and running algorithms that analyze market data to spot tiny price differences and execute a high volume of trades quickly. This high-frequency, data-driven approach aims to generate profits from small edges in fast-moving markets. The company differentiates itself through a lean, Chicago-based team and a culture of close collaboration among traders, quantitative analysts, and software engineers who build and refine technology in-house. Valkyrie’s goal is to grow aggressively by delivering precise, scalable trading strategies that stay ahead of market changes while managing risk with disciplined decision-making.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Retail derivatives volume surges 40% in Q1 2026, expanding Valkyrie's market.
- Chicago's low living costs aid quant talent acquisition versus New York.
- Cloud infrastructure adoption post-2024 cuts capex, boosting competitiveness.
What critics are saying
- CFTC fines Valkyrie millions for spoofing in 6-12 months.
- Jump Trading captures 25% more arbitrages, slashing Valkyrie's revenue.
- Citadel poaches Valkyrie's quants, undercuts spreads by 15bps.
What makes Valkyrie Trading unique
- Valkyrie Trading builds proprietary high-performance automated trading systems for derivatives.
- Chicago headquarters enables lean operations and quant talent recruitment since 2011.
- Collaborative culture integrates traders, quants, and engineers for algorithm innovation.
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Benefits
Health insurance with the choice of plans including PPO, HMO, and HSA options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Lunch is provided every day
Gym membership discount