Chicago Trading Tech Leader Onsite CTO

Fionics

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A successful prop trading firm is seeking a CTO to join their Chicago team. This hands-on leadership role involves evaluating technology solutions and supporting the onboarding of trading teams. The ideal candidate has senior tech experience from a trading firm and a proven track record in scaling technology teams. They must be based in Chicago and ready to work onsite. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the firm’s growth and trading performance.

Qualifications

  • Must be Chicago‑based and onsite.
  • Proven track record scaling technology teams.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate tech solutions and support the onboarding of new trading teams.
  • Impact the firm’s growth and trading performance.

Skills

Senior tech experience from a trading firm
Knowledge of trading systems and market infrastructure
Experience scaling technology teams

Job description

A successful prop trading firm is seeking a CTO to join their Chicago team. This hands-on leadership role involves evaluating technology solutions and supporting the onboarding of trading teams. The ideal candidate has senior tech experience from a trading firm and a proven track record in scaling technology teams. They must be based in Chicago and ready to work onsite. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the firm’s growth and trading performance.
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