Graduate Quantitative Trader

BlackEdge Capital

• $80K — $120K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (graduating in 2027)
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Logical reasoning abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with quants and developers to create and assess trading system performance
  • Develop expertise in option pricing and enhance trading strategies
  • Evaluate risk and communicate findings to senior traders
  • Engage in mock trading and participate in training sessions
  • Manage risk and price options in a dynamic trading setting
  • Lead special projects and develop trading tools for operational improvements

Benefits

  • Access to mentorship from experienced traders
  • Training opportunities in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to innovative trading strategies
  • Participation in professional development workshops
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
  • Work with quants and devs to design, implement, and analyze trading system performance.
  • Build expertise in option pricing dynamics and trading strategy optimization.
  • Analyze risk and discuss the implications with the senior traders.
  • Participate in mock trading and other training sessions.
  • Actively manage risk and price options in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • Work on and manage special projects and build trading tools to continuously improve trading operations.

We are looking for:
  • Graduating in 2027 with at least a Bachelors' degree in a STEM field.
  • Strong quantitative skills and logical reasoning.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
* Ladders Estimates

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