Quantitative Execution Trader

Edgehog Trading

$150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience trading with a successful track record in managing an options market making book.
  • Degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, or Physics.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and detail-oriented mindset.
  • Proficient in utilizing market information to enhance trading operations and automated systems.
  • Ability to make quick decisions under pressure in a dynamic trading environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with external counterparties.
  • Proficient in Python programming, with familiarity in AI agents being a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage pricing and algorithmic trading across various options market making strategies.
  • Serve as the main contact for brokers and institutional clients, translating flow context into actionable pricing adjustments.
  • Analyze market microstructure to create alpha signals and enhance strategy performance.
  • Proactively manage risk in a diversified options portfolio in real-time.
  • Develop new relationships to enhance business flow and access.
  • Collaborate with quants and engineers to create new models using proprietary datasets.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision premiums.
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
  • Unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
  • Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks.
  • Commuter benefits provided.
  • Social engagement through monthly happy hours and annual team events.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

  • Manage pricing, positioning, and algorithmic trading activity across a range of options market making strategies and desks
  • Act as the primary point of contact for brokers and institutional counterparties, translating relationship and flow context into concrete adjustments for pricing and positioning
  • Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance
  • Proactively manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions
  • Develop new relationships to improve access to flow and expand the business
  • Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets

Qualifications and skills:

  • Previous experience trading (2+ years) with a proven track record of success managing an options market making book and maintaining/improving automated trading systems
  • BA/BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
  • Sharp verbal communication skills, detail oriented, team player
  • Excellent ability to use market information to positively impact trading operations and algorithmic trading systems
  • Ability to work well under pressure and make fast decisions in a dynamic market
  • Effective interpersonal skills, can successfully manage and form external counterparty relationships
  • Strong python programming skills, familiarity with AI agents a plus

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: Weekly 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 USD per year

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