Quantitative FX Trader

Old Mission•Chicago, IL

4d•$150,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Quantitative FX Trader to join our growing firm. This Quantitative FX Trader will report directly to a managing partner in Chicago. This trader must be able to demonstrate exemplary decision making skills in addition to superior risk management, theoretical pricing, and market structure knowledge. This trader will be involved in trading and research with a focus on the FX spot market and related derivatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics, Finance, or Economics or in a related field.
Qualified candidates will have a deep understanding across the FX market from forecasting and trading, portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while being instrumental in building a new business
Self-starter with a strong desire to make processes more efficient

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidates will have some exposure to one of the following technologies: Python, SQL, and Excel/VBA;

Responsibilities

Lead the expansion of Old Mission’s FX trading efforts
Work closely with internal engineering and research teams to develop proprietary trading strategies, theoretical pricing models and risk management techniques
Partner with our operations team in developing and managing critical clearing, vendor, ATS, and client relationships
Design, implement, and monitor trading strategies
Train and mentor a team of junior traders