Event-Driven Equity Options Analyst

CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free meals

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) in Chicago is searching for an Equities Research Analyst to join their Options Market Making team. The ideal candidate will focus on analyzing events such as earnings and dividends to influence options pricing across US equity markets. This role involves real-time analysis within a fast-paced trading environment.

With 3+ years of experience, you will work closely with options traders to capitalize on event-driven mispricing. CTC offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an equity analyst, focusing on macro events and options trading.
• Deep understanding of how corporate actions affect options pricing.
• Data-driven approach with quantitative modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze events impacting options pricing in real-time.
• Conduct fundamental analysis on individual equities for mispricing opportunities.
• Develop tools to identify event-driven opportunities.

Skills

Equity analysis

Corporate finance

Options pricing theory

Quantitative modeling

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) in Chicago is searching for an Equities Research Analyst to join their Options Market Making team. The ideal candidate will focus on analyzing events such as earnings and dividends to influence options pricing across US equity markets. This role involves real-time analysis within a fast-paced trading environment.

With 3+ years of experience, you will work closely with options traders to capitalize on event-driven mispricing. CTC offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.