Senior Mid-Frequency Quantitative Trader

Transmarket Group Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TransMarket Group in Chicago seeks an Experienced Mid-Frequency Quantitative Researcher / Trader to lead an entrepreneurial initiative in this area. You will drive automated strategies across futures and contribute to the development of predictive models and signals libraries.

The role requires strong mathematics, Python programming, and knowledge of market microstructure, with C++ experience considered a plus. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative team and help enhance trading tools.

Qualifications

• Must have experience developing quantitative models for profitable trading.
• Strong mathematical background and numerical programming skills.
• Demonstrated passion for financial markets and market microstructure.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field with relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated medium-frequency trading strategies across futures products with minutes-to-hours holding periods.
• Create and improve quantitative models for predicting futures prices.
• Build out and improve signals library.
• Collaborate across the firm to improve backtester and tools to sustain trading business.

Skills

Python

Quantitative modeling

C++

Mathematics

Market microstructure

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in a technical field

Tools

Backtester

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create. TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, while also operating with an entrepreneurial culture that encourages learning and relentless improvement.

Description

TMG is seeking an Experienced Mid‑Frequency Quantitative Researcher / Trader with a track record of success to lead an entrepreneurial initiative in this area at the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated medium‑frequency trading strategies across all futures products with expected holding periods of minutes to hours
• Create and improve quantitative models for predicting futures prices
• Build out and improve our signals library
• Collaborate within a group and across the firm to improve our backtester and other necessary tools to build a sustainable trading business (desk)

Requirements

• Must have experience successfully developing quantitative models for profitable trading
• Breadth and depth in mathematical background
• Demonstrated passion for financial markets and market microstructure
• Strong numerical programming skills in Python; industry C++ experience is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and collaborative team environment
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field and relevant industry experience

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 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.