Quantitative Trader – 2027 Graduate Program (February Start)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Free meals on-site

Discretionary bonus

Flexible spending plan

Job summary

Old Mission Capital is a global proprietary trading firm that uses state-of-the-art technology to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across asset classes. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where curiosity and continual improvement drive performance.

The Junior Trader role focuses on disciplined decision making, risk management, and researching new opportunities, emphasizing teamwork, ethics, and strong communication in a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or hard sciences.
• Proficiency in Python or C++.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Disciplined decision making and risk management in trading.
• Research new opportunities and contribute to strategy development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Risk management

Derivative pricing

Python or C++

Communication

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Hard sciences

Tools

Python

C++

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.

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 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…