Quantitative FX Trader

Old Mission; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves

Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Job summary

A global proprietary trading firm is seeking a Quantitative FX Trader to enhance its FX trading endeavors. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with exceptional decision-making skills and market understanding. This entry-level position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, promoting a collaborative environment in top-tier offices located in major cities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Deep understanding of the FX market and risk management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FX trading efforts and develop proprietary trading strategies.
• Partner with operations in managing critical relationships.
• Train and mentor junior traders.

Skills

Risk management

Theoretical pricing

Market structure knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Job description

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Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

About The Role

We are seeking a Quantitative FX Trader to join our growing firm. This Quantitative FX Trader will report directly to a managing partner in Chicago. This trader must be able to demonstrate exemplary decision making skills in addition to superior risk management, theoretical pricing, and market structure knowledge. This trader will be involved in trading and research with a focus on the FX spot market and related derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of Old Mission’s FX trading efforts
• Work closely with internal engineering and research teams to develop proprietary trading strategies, theoretical pricing models and risk management techniques
• Partner with our operations team in developing and managing critical clearing, vendor, ATS, and client relationships
• Design, implement, and monitor trading strategies
• Train and mentor a team of junior traders
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics, Finance, or Economics or in a related field.
• Qualified candidates will have a deep understanding across the FX market from forecasting and trading, portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
• Ideal candidates will have some exposure to one of the following technologies: Python, SQL, and Excel/VBA;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while being instrumental in building a new business
• Self-starter with a strong desire to make processes more efficient
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
  
  

Base Salary Range

$150,000 - $225,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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