Fundamental Research Analyst – 2027 Graduate Program – (August Start) New

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

On-site meals

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Flexible Spending Plan

Job summary

Old Mission, a global proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, is seeking a Fundamental Analyst to join the Options team at our Chicago headquarters.

You will conduct economic, event-driven, and company-specific research to uncover trading opportunities and work with traders to translate insights into actionable analyses that influence trading decisions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative field
• Strong securities analysis background
• Experience preferred but not required
• Ability to think mathematically and communicate under time pressure
• Experience researching domestic and international markets
• Capability to manage multiple projects and asset classes
• Programming experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze information impacting options of underlying securities
• Support traders as primary contact for quantitative and macroeconomic research
• Analyze datasets to gauge impact on prices and options
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform trading decisions
• Collaborate with traders to develop tools, analyze market data, and test strategies

Skills

Securities analysis

Quantitative thinking

Macroeconomic research

Time-sensitive communication

Global markets

Multitasking

Programming

Education

Quantitative degree

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 proprietary quantitative trading firm and is currently recruiting a Fundamental Analyst to join the Options team in our Chicago headquarters. This research analyst will be responsible for conducting economic, event-driven, and company-specific research and analysis and will work with the team to discover new trading opportunities for the firm. We value idea generation over reporting. We are looking for someone who can stay up to the minute with breaking market events, use fundamental principles to interpret them quantitatively, and help influence trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze financial/events/information that will have an impact on the options of underlying securities
• Support traders by being the sole point of contact for conducting quantitative and macroeconomic research
• Analyze datasets to identify their potential impact on the price of certain securities and their underlying options
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on information that could affect trading decisions
• Collaborate directly with traders by providing them with the fundamental overlay necessary to do many things, including developing tools, analyzing market data, and testing strategies

Required Skills

• An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences
• Extensive knowledge of securities analysis
• Relevant analyst experience preferred, but not required
• The ability to think quantitatively, analyze, and clearly communicate in a time-sensitive trading environment
• Proficient conducting research across domestic and international financial markets
• The ability to multitask across many different projects, securities, and asset classes
• Programming experience preferred

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
• Flexible Spending Plan

$125,000 - 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.