HFT Equities Trader - Proprietary Trading FirmLocation - Chicago or Fully Remote (US)
Description:Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm operating across global financial markets, with an established international presence and a technology-driven approach to electronic trading. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, options, futures, commodities and fixed income, supported by proprietary software and sophisticated trading infrastructure.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous technological improvement and disciplined strategy development, the firm provides experienced traders with the opportunity to refine existing approaches and develop new sources of trading alpha. The business is looking to expand its equities trading capabilities with an experienced HFT Trader who combines strong market intuition, quantitative aptitude and a proven ability to develop profitable strategies in highly competitive electronic markets.
The Opportunity:This role is suited to an experienced equities trader with a background in high-volume electronic trading and a strong understanding of equity market microstructure. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new trading strategies, optimise existing models and work with the firm's technology team to enhance performance using proprietary trading systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop, implement and optimise high-frequency equities trading strategies.
- Identify trading opportunities through analysis of market behaviour, order flow, liquidity and execution dynamics.
- Customise and enhance existing strategies using the firm's proprietary trading software.
- Monitor live trading performance, manage risk and make sound decisions in fast-moving markets.
- Analyse strategy performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and execution quality.
- Collaborate with traders and developers to refine trading models and improve system performance.
Ideal Candidate:- 5+ years of experience in high-volume electronic trading, ideally within equities.
- A proven track record of developing and running profitable trading strategies.
- Strong understanding of equity market microstructure, liquidity, order flow and electronic execution.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical capabilities, with sound trading judgement under pressure.
- Programming proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with the ability to contribute to strategy development.
- An independent, adaptable approach combined with a strong commitment to teamwork.
- Experience at an established proprietary trading firm or electronic market-making business is highly desirable.
What's on Offer:- The opportunity to trade within an established global proprietary trading firm.
- Access to proprietary trading technology and sophisticated electronic trading infrastructure.
- Scope to develop new strategies and directly influence trading performance.
- A collaborative environment combining trading expertise with strong engineering capabilities.
- Flexible working arrangements, with the role based in Chicago or fully remote in the US.
