Quant Trading Associate: Options Theory & Fast Growth

CTC Campus - External, Not Advertised; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All expenses covered

Hands-on learning in Chicago

Final-round interview for QTA

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) seeks a Quant Trading Associate entering the program with a strong quantitative mindset and eagerness to learn across trading and research. You will engage in options theory, pricing, back-testing, data analysis, and collaboration with traders, quants, and engineers as you progress toward a trader or researcher role.

We value academic excellence, a demonstrated record of success, and the ability to relocate to Chicago for the month-long intensive, with mentorship

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. All majors welcome.
• Graduate between Dec 2026–Jun 2027.
• Demonstrated record of success (academics, awards).
• Willing to relocate to Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Support trade execution, back-testing, data analysis and pricing of derivatives.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, developers, and risk managers.
• Engage in data-driven research for alpha generation.
• Learn all aspects of trading and quant operations during the program.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Python programming

Relocating to Chicago

Academic excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master student

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) seeks a Quant Trading Associate entering the program with a strong quantitative mindset and eagerness to learn across trading and research. You will engage in options theory, pricing, back-testing, data analysis, and collaboration with traders, quants, and engineers as you progress toward a trader or researcher role.

We value academic excellence, a demonstrated record of success, and the ability to relocate to Chicago for the month-long intensive, with mentorship