Senior Algorithmic Trader — Quant Tools & Mentorship

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TransMarket Group (TMG) is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm focused on algorithmic trading across global markets. We develop relative value arbitrage strategies and trading software, leveraging C++, Python, and Linux scripting to build robust, production-grade solutions.

The Senior Trader role combines advanced trading, research, and team leadership, with opportunities to guide junior traders and influence recruitment in a fast-paced environment onsite in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field or pertinent industry experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of work experience in the trading industry.
• Programming proficiency in C++, Python; Linux scripting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems.
• Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics.
• Develop, code, maintain and support production quality automated trading software and strategies.
• Improve strategies and trade execution by performing post-trade analyses and developing prediction models.
• Manage a small group of dynamic Junior Traders and guide research and trading software development projects.
• Mentor Junior Traders and promote their learning on the desk.
• Help steer recruitment initiatives to advance the growth and development of the team.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux scripting

Education

Technical field degree (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate)

Job description

TransMarket Group (TMG) is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm focused on algorithmic trading across global markets. We develop relative value arbitrage strategies and trading software, leveraging C++, Python, and Linux scripting to build robust, production-grade solutions.

The Senior Trader role combines advanced trading, research, and team leadership, with opportunities to guide junior traders and influence recruitment in a fast-paced environment onsite in Chicago.