Algorithmic Trader

Drweng; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance

401k with discretionary employer match

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

DRW is seeking an Algorithmic Trader in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will leverage technology and risk management to optimize trading strategies across various asset classes. You will work closely with experienced traders and quantitative researchers in a collaborative environment.

The position offers a competitive salary of $125,000 with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. DRW promotes autonomy and the ability to swiftly respond to market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trading or market experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot high-frequency trading strategies and systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound judgment under pressure.
• Motivated, dependable, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex, automated trading systems.
• Monitor system execution and open positions.
• Adjust system parameters in response to market conditions.
• Manually trade when necessary to reduce risk.
• Identify opportunities for automation and system improvement.
• Contribute to trading desk activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Judgment under pressure

Trading or market experience

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

As an Algorithmic Trader, you will combine risk management, research, and technology to operate trading and investment strategies across multiple asset classes. You will work closely with experienced traders, software engineers, and quantitative researchers to optimize system performance in a highly collaborative environment.

Our algorithmic trading group offers broad exposure to diverse strategies, markets, and domain experts, creating exceptional opportunities for learning and professional growth beyond those typically found in traditional trading roles.

Work Environment

• Collaborate with experienced traders, with an average team tenure of 10+ years, in a large and highly collaborative setting
• Partner closely with research, software, and hardware specialists who support every aspect of a sophisticated trading operation
• Gain exposure to multiple complex strategies across global markets within a team backed by a proven two-decade track record of success

Responsibilities

• Operate complex, automated, latency-sensitive trading systems developed collaboratively within the group
• Monitor system execution and open positions
• Adjust system parameters in response to changing market conditions
• Trade manually when necessary to reduce risk
• Identify opportunities for automation and system improvementCommunicate relevant news, market events, and system behavior to team members
• Maintain a strong understanding of system functionality
• Contribute to all aspects of trading desk activity, including position management, risk management, capital deployment, and post-trade analysis
• Use AI tools for post-trade analysis and/or dashboard development (preferred)

Schedule

This role is primarily aligned with U.S. trading hours, with occasional rotation into APAC and European hours.

• U.S. hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• APAC hours: 4:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
• European hours: 12:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Trading or market experience preferred
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot high-frequency trading strategies and systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound judgment under pressure
• Motivated, dependable, and responsible

The annual base salary for this position is $125,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.