Options Trading Analyst — Training to Lead Equity Portfolios

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

International candidate sponsorship

Interview travel reimbursement

Childcare reimbursement

Job summary

Group One Trading in Chicago is seeking candidates for its 2027 Trading Analyst program. Analysts undergo an intensive training track in option theory, market dynamics, and our proprietary software, then join a trading desk to support senior portfolio managers.

The program emphasizes quantitative rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and licensing readiness toward the Series 57. Undergraduate or graduate degrees are welcomed; diverse, self-driven backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills required.
• Desire to work in fast-paced team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• 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 skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal & written skills

Self-driven

Curiosity about markets

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree

Job description

Group One Trading in Chicago is seeking candidates for its 2027 Trading Analyst program. Analysts undergo an intensive training track in option theory, market dynamics, and our proprietary software, then join a trading desk to support senior portfolio managers.

The program emphasizes quantitative rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and licensing readiness toward the Series 57. Undergraduate or graduate degrees are welcomed; diverse, self-driven backgrounds are encouraged.