Options Trading Analyst (Pro Desk Trainee)

Group One Trading, LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Interview travel reimbursement for int

Job summary

Group One Trading, LP in Chicago seeks a Trading Analyst to join its proprietary trading firm. You will participate in an intensive training program, become proficient in option theory, market dynamics, and our proprietary software, and then support senior portfolio managers on a trading desk.

The role offers a path toward becoming an equity options trader, with milestones and on-floor trading opportunities. The position comes with competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Advanced quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• A deep curiosity of option and financial markets.
• Adaptive and self-driven.
• Strong verbal and written skills with ability to build relationships across teams.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Participates in, and successfully completes, the training program.
• Fluency with both the usage and rules of all proprietary and non- proprietary applications and tools.
• Provide coverage for trading portfolios.
• Works with trading teams throughout the day by completing tasks with efficiency.
• Research and analyze trends in the financial markets and develop a keen awareness of how those trends and situations impact trading portfolios.
• Perform post-trade analysis utilizing our custom technology platforms.
• Effectively communicate across all functional groups; reporting pertinent information (news, earnings, etc.) in a timely fashion.
• Obtain a Series 57 license.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal written comms

Self-driven

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree

Job description

Group One Trading, LP in Chicago seeks a Trading Analyst to join its proprietary trading firm. You will participate in an intensive training program, become proficient in option theory, market dynamics, and our proprietary software, and then support senior portfolio managers on a trading desk.

The role offers a path toward becoming an equity options trader, with milestones and on-floor trading opportunities. The position comes with competitive compensation and a full benefits package.