Entry-Level Quant Trader: Options & Automation

Edgehog Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance (prem

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Free lunch & snacks

Team events in Chicago

Job summary

Edgehog Trading is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm focused on electronic options market making. You will complete a comprehensive 4-month training program covering options theory, quantitative modeling, and on-desk trading, then transition to live trading with mentorship.

Throughout, you will design and optimize systematic trading strategies, analyze market microstructure, and manage real-time risk across a diversified options portfolio, shaping the firm's growth with your contributions.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in final year (BA/BS/MS/PhD) in a quantitative or tech field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; able to solve complex problems.
• Willing to take on responsibility with high operational excellence.
• Proficient in Python; pandas/NumPy/SciPy familiarity is a plus.
• Experience with AI agents for task automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive 4-month training covering options theory, quantitative modeling, systematic trading, and on-desk trading.
• Design, research, and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative methods.
• Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to improve strategy performance.
• Manage real-time risk across a diversified options portfolio.
• Work hands-on with proprietary trading systems, models, and infrastructure.
• Gradually transition into live trading with mentorship and support.

Skills

Python

Quantitative analysis

Attention to detail

High responsibility

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Physics or related field

Tools

pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Job description

Edgehog Trading is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm focused on electronic options market making. You will complete a comprehensive 4-month training program covering options theory, quantitative modeling, and on-desk trading, then transition to live trading with mentorship.

Throughout, you will design and optimize systematic trading strategies, analyze market microstructure, and manage real-time risk across a diversified options portfolio, shaping the firm's growth with your contributions.