New graduates to ~2 years of experience in any field, emphasizing problem-solving skills over degree title
Strong proficiency in Python; familiarity with C++ is advantageous
Demonstrated interest in tackling complex, ambiguous challenges through competitions or personal projects
Ability to consider the broader implications of decisions, not just isolated correctness
A track record of independent research or innovative thinking
Responsibilities
Design, test, and optimize algorithmic trading strategies
Conduct in-depth research on market microstructure and strategy performance
Iterate quickly using first-principles reasoning
Engage directly with strategies that impact real P&L
Collaborate with team members to refine trading approaches
Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay with performance-related bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and medical/dental/vision coverage
Promotes a healthy work-life balance with no excessive overtime
Education reimbursement for professional development
Encourages autonomy in problem-solving rather than just following instructions
Full Job Description
Junior Quantitative Trader
SG Cap Trading | Chicago, IL
The Role
As 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.
