Fundamental Research Analyst

Old Mission; Illinois; On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

On-site meals

Well-stocked kitchen

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, sick and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Program

Job summary

Old Mission is a Chicago HQ quantitative proprietary trading firm seeking a Fundamental Research Analyst to conduct research and monitor news globally to discover new investment opportunities and to report findings to desk leads.

You will work closely with traders, analyze macro events, and contribute to real-time trading decisions. A Bachelor's in a quantitative field and 4+ years experience are required; Python is a plus; salary range is $170k–$200k with bonus and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience as a Research Analyst.
• Passion for financial markets and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Reuters.
• Python programming knowledge earns bonus points.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze news/events impacting our trading groups.
• Support traders by conducting research and following global macro events.
• Collaborate with small trading groups to analyze data and develop ideas/tools.

Skills

Bloomberg familiarity

Reuters familiarity

Python programming

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About the Position

Old Mission is a quantitative proprietary trading firm that is currently recruiting a Fundamental Research Analyst to join our Chicago HQ. As a Fundamental Research Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting research and monitoring news around the globe with the goal of discovering new investment opportunities. You'll work closely with the desk leads to produce reports that will have an impact on our trading strategies. Staying current and sharing information with our traders will make you a valuable member of our team. News junkies are encouraged to apply and help our firm make real-time trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze news/events/information that will have an impact on our trading group(s) and report pertinent information.
• Support traders by being the sole point of contact for conducting research and following all global macro events that could impact the price of certain securities.
• Collaborate and work directly with small trading groups on analyzing data for patterns as well as developing new ideas/tools.

Required Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in a Research Analyst Role.
• A demonstrable passion for the financial markets as well as for problem solving and pattern recognition.
• Exceptional communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive, fast-paced, collaborative, and collegial environment.
• A strong quantitative, analytical and research-oriented skill set.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and/or Reuters.
• Programming skills in Python will get you bonus points!

Benefits and Perks

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Base Salary Range

$170,000 - $200,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.