Junior Quantitative TraderSG Cap Trading | Chicago, IL The RoleAs a Junior Quantitative Trader, you'll conduct detailed quantitative research directly applied to low-latency, algorithmic trading strategies. This isn't a rotational program or a support seat - you'll have immediate exposure to strategies with real P&L impact, and merit here translates quickly into scope.
We're hiring 2 people for this cycle. What You'll Work On- Designing, testing, and optimizing algorithmic trading strategies
- Deep-dive research into market microstructure and strategy performance
- Iterating quickly based on first-principles reasoning, not received wisdom
What We're Looking For- New grads to ~2 years experience (any field - we care more about how you think than your degree title)
- Strong Python skills; C++ a plus
- A genuine interest in solving hard, ambiguous puzzles and a track record that shows it (competition math/programming, independent research, personal projects - show us, don't just tell us
- Comfort reasoning about downstream effects of decisions, not just isolated correctness
What we offer- Competitive, market-based pay with results-based upside
- Full benefits: 401(k), medical/dental/vision
- Real work-life balance - no excessive overtime culture
- Education reimbursement
- Autonomy to actually solve the problem, not just execute a spec
If you like reasoning from first principles more than following a playbook, we'd like to talk. 
