New Grad Quantitative Trader (Fintech)

TL;DR

New Grad Quantitative Trader (Fintech): Identifying trading opportunities and managing risk across global markets with an accent on quantitative problem-solving and market intuition. Focus on developing data-driven strategies, conducting statistical analysis, and optimizing execution systems.

Location: On-site in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Company

A proprietary trading firm based in Chicago specializing in data-driven global market strategies.

What you will do

• Analyze real-time market data to identify and execute trading opportunities.
• Develop, test, and refine quantitative trading strategies and models.
• Conduct statistical analysis on historical and live market data to evaluate price movements.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to improve execution systems and tools.
• Manage risk and make fast, data-informed decisions in a high-pressure environment.

Requirements

• Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in probability and game theory.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
• Programming experience in Python or a similar language (preferred).

Nice to have

• Prior experience in trading competitions, quantitative modeling, or data analysis research.
• Personal projects involving financial markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive training in market structure, risk management, and strategy development.
• Direct mentorship from experienced traders and technologists.
• Collaborative, high-performance environment valuing curiosity and discipline.
• Opportunities for rapid growth based on individual impact and performance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.