Senior Corporate Bonds Trader – Quantitative, On‑Site Chicago

Trading Interview

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Job summary

TransMarket Group (TMG) in Chicago is seeking a Senior Quant Trader focused on corporate bond markets. You will apply quantitative modeling, risk controls, and execution leadership to improve pricing and profitability across global markets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a strong team and disciplined strategy development. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in profitable trading strategies, deep financial knowledge, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of experience trading Corporate Bonds.
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Math, Computer Science or equivalent.
Strong counterparty relationships with the street.
Experience using ECN/ATS’s.
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; open to all markets and asset classes.

Responsibilities

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