Campus Quantitative Trader (Full-Time)

Jump Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 255,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Medical Insurance

Group Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Paid Parental Leave

Parking & Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Jump Trading in Chicago, IL seeks highly analytical individuals for a blended role as quant trader, quant researcher and quant developer. Training provided across trading and financial markets, including mock sessions and probabilistic thinking modules.

You will work with trading teams to devise strategies across global markets, with opportunities to learn and grow; CPT/OPT eligible and visa sponsorship for full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in probabilistic thinking and mathematical reasoning.
• Programming experience.
• Interest in financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Work with trading teams to devise trading strategies across global markets.
• Participate in mock trading sessions and training modules to improve probabilistic thinking and risk management.
• Other duties as assigned by the team.

Skills

Probabilistic thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Programming experience

Job description

About the Role

At Jump, our people contribute to trading teams in the following roles, or a blend of all three: quant trader, quant researcher, and quant developer. Quant Traders will get training in all of these areas, with a focus in trading and financial markets. You will also participate in mock trading sessions, poker training, and other modules designed to improve probabilistic thinking, risk-taking, and trader mindset.

You will then work alongside our trading teams to devise trading strategies across global markets. Other duties as assigned or needed.

Who Should Apply

We are seeking the sharpest analytical minds from top undergraduate and graduate programs.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Outstanding skills in probabilistic thinking and mathematical reasoning
• Competitive spirit and uncommon drive to learn and improve
• Programming experience
• Appetite for risk-taking
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets

Reliable and predictable availability required.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are encouraged to apply. We accept students eligible for CPT/OPT and we sponsor work visas for full-time positions.

The estimated base salary for this role is $300,000 per year.

Benefits include:

• Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Parking and Commuter Benefits