Junior Quant Trader: Real-Time Trading & Modeling

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing program

World-class benefits

Job summary

TransMarket Group in Chicago seeks a Junior Trader to gain early exposure to real-time trading and develop situational awareness under the guidance of Senior Traders. You will participate in our education program, applying risk management and strategic thinking to guide trades and explore opportunities.

The ideal candidate is curious, committed to continual improvement, and ready to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment on site in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical/industry-related field with a December 2025–Spring 2026 graduation window.
• Coursework in Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability or Advanced Statistics.
• Minimum GPA 3.5/4 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Traders to assist in and learn all facets of trading
• Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management
• Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
• Manage real-time execution of semi-automated trading system
• Learn and analyze real-time trades
• Research and improve trading strategies

Skills

Python proficiency

C++ experience

Quantitative reasoning

Statistical modeling

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in mathematics, statistics or mathematical finance

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

TransMarket Group in Chicago seeks a Junior Trader to gain early exposure to real-time trading and develop situational awareness under the guidance of Senior Traders. You will participate in our education program, applying risk management and strategic thinking to guide trades and explore opportunities.

The ideal candidate is curious, committed to continual improvement, and ready to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment on site in Chicago, IL.