Senior Quant Trader — Onsite Chicago, High-Impact Risk

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

TransMarket Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Quantitative Trader to drive risk-managed trading strategies and execute real-time orders. The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative modeling, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with a strong desk of traders.

You will mentor juniors, refine strategies, and contribute to a culture of disciplined, profitable trading across markets and asset classes. Onsite office presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in technical field and pertinent industry experience.
• 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.
• Strategy currently profitable; open to all markets and asset classes worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management
• 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 trading

Risk management

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

TransMarket Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Quantitative Trader to drive risk-managed trading strategies and execute real-time orders. The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative modeling, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with a strong desk of traders.

You will mentor juniors, refine strategies, and contribute to a culture of disciplined, profitable trading across markets and asset classes. Onsite office presence is required.