Equities Trading Clerk - Contract
About The Position
Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better. This role provides the opportunity for you to be part of a dynamic derivatives trading industry and gives you exposure to many experienced trading professionals on our Equities Team.
Requirements
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Excellent work ethic, keen attention to detail and team first attitude
- Ability to work on-site Monday through Friday in our Chicago office; remote work is not available
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between our floor traders, brokers, other dealers and our clearing firm in order to ensure that trading and operations run smoothly.
- Assist traders with all administrative tasks and projects pertaining to the daily trading function.
- Handle position reconciliation and maintain reports for trade positions.
- Emphasize teamwork and collaboration.
Benefits
- Generous time off
- Insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
- Wellness reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
