Senior Chinese Commodities Trader

Transmarket Group Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous profit-sharing program

World-class benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

Transmarket Group Inc is seeking a passionate Quantitative Trader in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on enhancing financial markets and trading strategies. The ideal candidate must have a successful track record in trading, particularly within the Chinese commodities sector, and hold a relevant degree.

Responsibilities include managing trading systems and collaborating with traders to implement effective strategies. The role requires a strong work ethic and the ability to perform under pressure. Comprehensive benefits and profit-sharing opportunities are offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience trading Chinese Commodities.
• Strong understanding of the Chinese futures market structure.
• Demonstrated passion for financial markets and trading.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in relative value market fundamentals.
• Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics.
• Manage real-time execution of trading system.
• Collaborate with Senior Traders and Junior Traders.

Skills

Trading experience in Chinese Commodities

Quantitative modeling

Risk management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Math, Computer Science

Job description

Description

Our Quantitative Traders are passionate about improving the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring order to prices. At TransMarket Group you will be called on to work with teammates to eliminate inefficiencies and manage risk in the world’s financial markets. Our Senior Traders benefit from the resources and scale that our group can provide with its strong team and robust capital base to grow your effective trading strategy to the next level. The ideal candidate will have proven success and discipline in their trading strategies, a niche expertise, and excellent risk assessment and management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management in the Chinese commodities space
• Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
• Manage real-time execution of trading system
• Collaborate with Senior Traders and Junior Traders to contribute to learnings and strategies
• Mentor Junior Traders and promote their learning on the desk

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience trading Chinese Commodities and pertinent industry experience
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Math, Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the Chinese futures market structure
• Demonstrated passion for financial markets, finance, and trading
• Deep understanding of finance, math, and statistics
• Attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• A strategy that is currently and consistently profitable; we are open to all markets and asset classes ranging from physical to electronic in any part of the world
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL.

Benefits

We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.