Junior Quant Trader — Build Models & Trade Live in Chicago

Saragossa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saragossa is seeking a Junior quantitative Trader in Chicago to help build models and strategies that improve trading performance. You will work with datasets to identify edges, develop predictive models, and automate processes that influence live markets in real time.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of experience in quantitative research, trading, or data science. Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL is expected, with a bonus for experience in sports or prediction markets.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in quantitative research, trading, data science, or another highly analytical environment.
• Experience in sports, betting, prediction markets, trading, or market data is a plus but not essential.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Identify trading edges and alpha signals that can be tested and deployed.
• Build and test predictive models to improve performance.
• Automate data pipelines, backtests, and routine processes.
• Collaborate with traders and developers to deploy live strategies.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistics

Problem solving

Tools

SQL

Job description

Saragossa is seeking a Junior quantitative Trader in Chicago to help build models and strategies that improve trading performance. You will work with datasets to identify edges, develop predictive models, and automate processes that influence live markets in real time.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of experience in quantitative research, trading, or data science. Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL is expected, with a bonus for experience in sports or prediction markets.