Full-Time

Quant Trader

Old Mission

201-500 employees

Global multi-asset market maker using proprietary systems

Data & Analytics

Financial Services

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

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++, Java, VBA, R, Matlab, or Ruby
The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment
4+ years of relevant trading experience
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

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.

Responsibilities

Old Mission Capital is a quantitative proprietary trading firm and is currently recruiting Quant Traders to join our Chicago office. Our traders work in teams to seek out and profitably trade mispriced securities. The trader job responsibilities will include disciplined decision making, risk management, derivative pricing, and researching new opportunities.

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++, Java, VBA, R, Matlab, or Ruby
The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment
4+ years of relevant trading experience
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

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
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

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.

Old Mission

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Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 26%

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