Quantitative Trader – 2027 Graduate Program (August Start)

Trading Interview; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision,Dis

Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Plan

Job summary

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that uses cutting-edge technology and rigorous research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes worldwide.

As a junior trader, you will work in a team to make disciplined decisions, manage risk, price derivatives, and explore new opportunities, supported by a culture of curiosity, ethics, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., computer science, engineering, hard sciences).
• Proficiency in Python or C++.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure team environment.
• Proven trustworthiness and ethical standards.
• Curiosity and desire to understand how things work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Disciplined decision making and risk management.
• Derivative pricing as part of trading activities.
• Researching new trading opportunities and ideas.

Skills

Python

C++

Teamwork

Ethics

Curiosity

Communication

Work ethic

Education

Quantitative degree (CS/Engineering/Hard sciences)

Job description

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 Position

Our traders work in teams to seek out and profitably trade mispriced securities. The junior traders job responsibilities will include disciplined decision making, risk management, derivative pricing, and researching new opportunities.

Required Skills

• An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences


• Proficiency with at least one of the following languages: Python or C++


• The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment


• Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards


• A strong desire for knowledge and to understand how things work


• Superior written and verbal communication skills


• A strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

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


• Flexible Spending Plan

$200,000 - 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.

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.

Old Mission Capital is a quantitative market-making firm founded in 2008. It prices "thousands of financial instruments globally" and has "traded trillions of dollars of securities using proprietary systems and…