Quantitative Trader

talisman; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm seeks a market making trader to provide liquidity and drive P&L across electronic markets. The ideal candidate will have proven market making experience and a strong P&L track record. Responsibilities include providing two-sided liquidity, developing market making strategies, and actively managing risk. Applicants should possess skills in Python and have a deep understanding of electronic trading. This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven market making experience with a strong P&L track record.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading.
• Experience with systematic strategies and/or algorithmic execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide two-sided liquidity across relevant products and venues.
• Develop and manage systematic and/or discretionary market making strategies.
• Actively manage risk, inventory, and P&L in real time.
• Identify pricing inefficiencies across markets, products, and geographies.

Skills

Market making experience

Understanding of market microstructure

Experience with algorithmic execution

Technical skills (Python or similar)

Ability to operate in fast-paced environments

Job description

Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm seeking a market making trader to provide liquidity and drive P&L across electronic markets.

Quantitative Trader responsibilities

• Provide two-sided liquidity across relevant products and venues
• Develop and manage systematic and/or discretionary market making strategies
• Actively manage risk, inventory, and P&L in real time
• Identify pricing inefficiencies across markets, products, and geographies
• Partner with quant and technology teams to enhance models and execution

Quantitative Trader experience

• Proven market making experience with a strong P&L track record
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading
• Experience with systematic strategies and/or algorithmic execution
• Technical skills (Python or similar) preferred
• Commercial mindset with the ability to operate in fast-paced environments