Quantitative Execution Trader

Edgehog Trading • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage pricing, positioning, and algorithmic trading activity across a range of options market making strategies and desks. Act as the primary point of contact for brokers and institutional counterparties, translating relationship and flow context into concrete adjustments for pricing and positioning. Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance. Proactively manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions. Develop new relationships to improve access to flow and expand the business. Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets.

Requirements

• Previous experience trading (2+ years) with a proven track record of success managing an options market making book and maintaining/improving automated trading systems
• BA/BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
• Sharp verbal communication skills, detail oriented, team player
• Excellent ability to use market information to positively impact trading operations and algorithmic trading systems
• Ability to work well under pressure and make fast decisions in a dynamic market
• Effective interpersonal skills, can successfully manage and form external counterparty relationships
• Strong python programming skills, familiarity with AI agents a plus

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with AI agents a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage pricing, positioning, and algorithmic trading activity across a range of options market making strategies and desks
• Act as the primary point of contact for brokers and institutional counterparties, translating relationship and flow context into concrete adjustments for pricing and positioning
• Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance
• Proactively manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions
• Develop new relationships to improve access to flow and expand the business
• Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
• Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly happy hours and annual team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level