Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered by the firm
401(k) plan 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
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
Manage real-time risk and pricing across a diversified portfolio of options positions
Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques
Build and refine algorithmic options trading models from ideation through production deployment
Track the commodity fundamentals that drive mispricing beyond pure systematic signals, including supply and demand, storage, weather, and term structure and skew across the curve
Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets
Qualifications and skills:
Previous experience trading (2-7+ years) with a proven track record of success managing a commodity options market making book
Working knowledge of commodity options pricing, volatility, and market structure on listed CME/ICE products
BA/BS/MS/PhD 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
Python programming skills are a plus, but not required
Why Edgehog:
Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
Tight feedback loops: Monthly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community
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
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.
The base salary for this role is 150,000 - 175,000 USD per year
