Chicago-Based Quant Options Trader — Build & Own Alpha
Rippling, Inc.
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Job summary
Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm focused on systematic options trading and market making. The team combines trading, engineering, and business operations to design and operate automated, scalable systems that provide liquidity.
We emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment. You will work with a small team, own meaningful components, and contribute directly to the firm’s growth from day one.
Qualifications
- Experience designing and maintaining automated trading systems.
- Strong attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Able to handle multiple responsibilities with high operational discipline.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using research and ML.
- Build and refine algorithmic trading models from ideation to production.
- Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals.
- Collaborate with quants and engineers on new models using proprietary data.
- Manage real-time risk across a diversified options portfolio.
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Education
Job description
Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm focused on systematic options trading and market making. The team combines trading, engineering, and business operations to design and operate automated, scalable systems that provide liquidity.
We emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment. You will work with a small team, own meaningful components, and contribute directly to the firm’s growth from day one.
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