Senior Chinese Commodities Trader - Quant & Risk Lead

Trading Interview

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

TransMarket Group in Chicago is seeking Senior Quantitative Traders to advance trading strategies in Chinese commodities and related markets. You will work with a team to optimize risk, analytics, and execution across global markets.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in quantitative trading, strong finance/math background, and a disciplined approach to profitability. This onsite role offers a competitive compensation package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience trading Chinese Commodities and pertinent industry experience.
  • 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.

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.

Skills

Quantitative modeling
Risk management
Attention to detail
Sound judgment under pressure
Fast-paced team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Math, CS

Job description

TransMarket Group in Chicago is seeking Senior Quantitative Traders to advance trading strategies in Chinese commodities and related markets. You will work with a team to optimize risk, analytics, and execution across global markets.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in quantitative trading, strong finance/math background, and a disciplined approach to profitability. This onsite role offers a competitive compensation package and growth opportunities.

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