Overnight Trader
Edgehog Trading•Chicago, IL
203d
About The Position
What you'll do: Proactively manage positions for multiple asset classes during the overnight shift (12 AM to 8 AM) Monitor trading algorithms and provide feedback to researchers and developers on areas of improvement Devise new, innovative ways to tune trading parameters to increase desk profitability Work across the entire organization to improve systems and overall firm performance Control the desks' positions to ensure the portfolio falls within assigned risk limits.
Requirements
- Previous experience trading (1-3 years) with a proven track record of success managing an options market making book
- BS/MS/BA degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Ability to take on many responsibilities quickly with a high degree of operational excellence
Nice To Haves
- Python programming skills are a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Proactively manage positions for multiple asset classes during the overnight shift (12 AM to 8 AM)
- Monitor trading algorithms and provide feedback to researchers and developers on areas of improvement
- Devise new, innovative ways to tune trading parameters to increase desk profitability
- Work across the entire organization to improve systems and overall firm performance
- Control the desks' positions to ensure the portfolio falls within assigned risk limits.
Benefits
- all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, such as paid leave and insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
