Entry-Level Quant Trader: Options & Automation
Edgehog Trading
Edgehog Trading is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm focused on electronic options market making. You will complete a comprehensive 4-month training program covering options theory, quantitative modeling, and on-desk trading, then transition to live trading with mentorship. Throughout, you will design and optimize systematic trading strategies, analyze market microstructure, and manage real-time risk across a diversified options portfolio, shaping the firm's growth with your contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
- ...technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. It specializes in liquidity provision as an options market maker, designing low-... ...worldwide. The role of Options Trader involves managing derivative... ...portfolios, collaborating with tech and quant teams, analyzing data, and...SuggestedWorldwide
$150k - $200k
...Join to apply for the Quantitative Trader (Options) role at Old Mission Join to apply for... .... Work closely with other traders, quants and developers. Leverage a sophisticated... ...is hired by Old Mission. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment...Entry levelFull timeSummer workInternshipFlexible hours$145k
...technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker - meaning we are... ....What you'll do as an Options Trader at Akuna:We are seeking... ...limits Work with our technology and quant teams to ensure existing algorithms...SuggestedWork at officeImmediate start- ...Old Mission Capital is seeking a quantitative trader to implement and calibrate market-making strategies in CME options on futures. You will collaborate with quants to develop pricing models and build desk tools for pricing, risk management, and liquidity sourcing. The...Suggested
- ...Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites you to join our Quant Trading Associate program, an entry-level path into trading and quantitative research. You will gain broad exposure, work toward a Quant Trader or Quant Researcher role, and learn trading dynamics, pricing, back...Entry level
$145k
...technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker – meaning we are... ....What you’ll do as a Junior Trader at Akuna:We are seeking bright,... ...applications to other Tech and/or Quant roles - in addition to this role...Full timeWork at officeImmediate start- ...A proprietary trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Quantitative Trader (Options) to implement and calibrate market-making strategies. The role involves developing pricing models and managing trading risks. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a quantitative field...
- ...Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm focused on systematic options trading and market making. The team combines trading, engineering, and business operations to design and operate automated, scalable systems that provide liquidity. We emphasize data-driven...
$150k - $200k
...of the trading industry. Our traders provide liquidity to the market... ...funds (ETF), and equity index options. Traders partner with our technologists... ...with technologists and quants to enhance analytics, improve... ...and succeeding at the highest level, constantly striving for...Full time- ...Capital is seeking a quantitative market-maker to implement and calibrate pricing-driven strategies across CME options on futures. You will collaborate with quants and developers to build pricing models and desk tooling for risk management and opportunity identification....
$250k
...Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings... ...rigor, working closely with dedicated quants and researchers to sharpen our edge. Together... ...index products Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team...Permanent employmentFull timeTemporary workShift work$250k
...We are looking for an Index Options Low-Latency Execution Quantitative Trader to join our team. IMC's Index Options desk... ...collaborative between traders, quant researchers, and developers, the scope... ...exchange microstructure and how automated trading systems interact with...Permanent employmentFull time- ...Job Description Options Market-Maker (Trader) \n Location: Chicago \n Working Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 4:00pm–1:00am CT \n \n The Opportunity \n We are partnering with a leading market-maker and proprietary trading firm to identify an experienced Options...Shift work
$150k - $200k
...of the trading industry. Our traders provide liquidity to the market... ...funds (ETF), and equity index options. Traders partner with our technologists... ...with technologists, quants, and traders to systematize models... ...and succeeding at the highest level, constantly striving for...Full time- ...Job Description Senior Index Trader — SPX Options Market Making \n \n Chicago, IL | Full-time | On-site \n \n Hiring for a fast... ...book. Design and optimize systematic options strategies using quant research and ML. Build algorithmic models from ideation to...Full time
- ...Options TraderOptions TraderEclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. Founded... ...innovation.We are actively seeking an Options Trader to join our growing US equity volatility... ...explore new alphasWork closely with the quants, developers, and support staff to...Work at office
- ...proprietary trading firm in Chicago seeks an Experienced Commodities Options Trader to expand its presence in commodity derivatives markets. The... ...across options products while collaborating closely with quants and technologists. Ideal candidates will have 3–7+ years of trading...
$175k - $250k
...Our US Equity Options business has become one of the leading liquidity-providers in the marketplace. We’ve already created partnerships... ...in the volatility space. IMC is highly collaborative between traders, quants, and developers so the scope of responsibility involves...Permanent employmentFull timeTemporary workImmediate start$145k
...cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker - meaning we are committed to... ...London and Singapore.What you’ll do as an SPX Floor Trader at Akuna: We are seeking a Floor Trader to join Akuna...Work at officeImmediate start$90k - $207k
...Traders – Junior, Experienced & Quantitative Industry: Proprietary... ...| Junior through Senior Level About the Opportunity... ...Opportunities span Futures Trading, Options Market Making, Derivatives... ...Experience maintaining or improving automated trading systems. ~...Night shift- ...Options Market-Maker (Trader) Location: Chicago Working Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 4:00pm–1:00am CT The Opportunity We are partnering with a leading market-maker and proprietary trading firm to identify an experienced Options Market Making Trader for its expanding...Shift work
- ▸ Company : Rapidly expanding, options-focused prop firm with a strong payout structure and top-tier trading tools, offering a dynamic... ...to a bucket shop but with exceptional support and resources for traders. ▸ Overview : Ideal for options traders with a standalone...
$120k - $180k
...trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging... ...potential.Tower seeks an experienced Index Options Trader.Responsibilities:Managing a portfolio of... ...and iteratively improving distributed automated trading systemsKnowledge of various exchange...Temporary workCasual workWork at office- ...diversified trading firm headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Junior Trader to combine risk management, research and technology to operate... ...optimal system performance. Responsibilities include operating automated, latency‑sensitive trading systems, conducting quantitative...
$250k - $300k
...place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensusWe are seeking a US Equity Index Trader to join our US Options Trading team.How you will make an impactActively trade US index and equity options, managing positions and risk.Analyze...Temporary workFlexible hours- ...in Chicago is seeking a Junior Algorithmic Trader to join our on-site team. You will work with Senior Traders on automated trading strategies, research high-frequency... ...and software applied to trading. This is an entry-level opportunity for motivated candidates pursuing...Entry level
- ...Akuna Capital is seeking a Floor Trader to join our Equity Indices team on the SPX pit at the CBOE floor in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of market making SPX options and strong quantitative skills. You will trade using our proprietary pricing and execution...
- ...Valkyrie Trading is a fast-growing boutique options market-making firm. We are seeking an experienced index options trader with a demonstrated history of success in market-making and risk management. You’ll have several years of experience trading a major American or...
$150k - $200k
...Description Wolverine has an opportunity for an experienced quantitative trader/researcher to join a growing options market‑making desk within a well‑established firm. The ideal candidate has a passion for defining exchange‑facing market‑making algorithms and/or identifying...Temporary workWork at officeFlexible hoursNight shift$175k
Vacancy detailJunior Quantitative Trader$175,000 USDDiscretionary... ...firm specializing in electronic options market making. They take a... ...approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to provide... ...· Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to...Full time
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