Graduate Quantitative Trader

Edgehog Trading • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a comprehensive 4-month training program focused on options theory, quantitative modeling, systematic trading strategies, and on-desk trading. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, researching, and optimizing systematic options trading strategies through quantitative analysis and statistical methods. Key responsibilities include analyzing market microstructure and execution quality to enhance strategy performance, managing real-time risk for a diverse options portfolio, and working directly with proprietary trading systems, models, and infrastructure. The role offers a gradual transition into live trading with senior mentorship and ongoing support.

Requirements

• In your final year of study toward a BA, BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Physics, or a related field
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to take on significant responsibility quickly while maintaining a high degree of operational excellence
• Strong Python programming skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with libraries such as pandas, NumPy, or SciPy is a plus
• Experience using AI agents to automate tasks and workflows is a plus

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive 4-month training program covering options theory, quantitative modeling, systematic trading strategies, and on-desk trading
• Design, research, and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative analysis and statistical methods
• Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to identify opportunities and improve strategy performance
• Manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions
• Work hands-on with our proprietary trading systems, models, and infrastructure
• Gradually transition into live trading responsibilities with senior mentorship and ongoing support

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: Entry Level