Quantitative Trader — Team-Driven, High-Stakes, Great Benefits

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

On-site meals

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Plan

Commuter benefit

Job summary

Old Mission seeks a junior trader to join a globally oriented team in Chicago. You will contribute to disciplined decision making, risk management, and derivatives pricing while researching new opportunities across asset classes.

Ideal candidates hold a quantitative degree and are proficient in Python or C++, with strong ethics, curiosity, and teamwork. The firm offers a robust compensation package and full benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative field (CS/Engineering/Hard sciences).
• Proficiency in Python or C++.
• Ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven trustworthiness and high ethical standards.
• Strong desire to learn and understand how things work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Junior traders will perform disciplined decision making, risk management, and derivative pricing, and research new opportunities.

Skills

Python

C++

Teamwork

Ethics

Curiosity

Communication

Strong work ethic

Education

Quantitative degree (CS/Engineering/Hard sciences)

Job description

Old Mission seeks a junior trader to join a globally oriented team in Chicago. You will contribute to disciplined decision making, risk management, and derivatives pricing while researching new opportunities across asset classes.

Ideal candidates hold a quantitative degree and are proficient in Python or C++, with strong ethics, curiosity, and teamwork. The firm offers a robust compensation package and full benefits for full-time staff.