full-time
Quantitative Trader (Options)
Old Mission
- Employer
- Old Mission
- Location
- Chicago
- Working pattern
- on-site
- Salary
- $150,000–$200,000 / year
About the role
Implement and calibrate systematic market-making strategies for CME options on futures, develop pricing models and trading tools, and manage a portfolio of fixed-income volatility products. Analyze factors affecting interest-rate volatility, manage trading risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and developers to execute trades across exchanges. Requires an undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative field and 1–4 years of trading experience, including algorithmic trading and strong knowledge of options theory. Candidates must be proficient in at least one listed programming language and demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving ability under pressure, intellectual curiosity, and high ethical standards.