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Junior Quantitative Trader

Edgehog Trading
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Chicago, Cook 60678, IL

Salary

$150,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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  • The position involves designing and optimizing systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques.
  • Candidates should have 1-2 years of previous trading experience with a successful track record in managing an options market making book.
  • A BA/BS/MS/PhD degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, or Physics is required.
  • The base salary for this role is $150,000 per year, and additional benefits include comprehensive health insurance and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • The role offers opportunities for ownership and impact within the company, along with access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive team environment.

What you'll do:

  • Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques
  • Build and refine algorithmic trading models from ideation through production deployment
  • Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance
  • Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets
  • Manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions

Qualifications and skills:

  • Previous experience trading (1-2 years) with a proven track record of success managing an options market making book and maintaining/improving automated trading systems
  • BA/BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to take on many responsibilities quickly with a high degree of operational excellence
  • Strong python programming skills

Why Edgehog:

  • Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
  • Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
  • Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
  • Tight feedback loops: Weekly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
  • Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm
  • 401(k) with a 4% company match
  • Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
  • Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks
  • Commuter benefits
  • Monthly happy hours and annual team events


The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.

The base salary for this role is 150,000 USD per year




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