1+ years of experience on a professional relative value trading desk
Proven track record of profitable RV strategies
Experience with factor models in correlated products preferred
Strong quantitative instincts and market intuition
Disciplined approach to risk management
Self-directed and accountable trader
Responsibilities
Run a personal relative value trading strategy using company capital
Identify and execute opportunities in correlated products
Develop and enhance trading models and execution practices
Manage risk, positioning, and P&L independently
Utilize firm’s technology and support to expand trading book
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
Employer-paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
Flexible vacation policy
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Full Job Description
Overview:
DV Trading is looking for a proven Relative Value Trader who wants the freedom to run capital, scale ideas quickly, and trade on a high-performance proprietary platform. This is an opportunity for a trader who already knows how to generate alpha in correlated products and wants the infrastructure, capital, and autonomy to grow a strategy without the constraints typical of larger institutions. For the first 3 to 6 months, this role will be based in Chicago to accelerate integration with the team, platform, and trading environment.
Responsibilities:
Run your own relative value trading strategy using DV Trading's capital
Identify, execute, and scale opportunities across correlated products
Build, refine, and improve models, signals, and execution approaches
Own risk, positioning, and P&L with a high degree of autonomy
Leverage DV Trading's platform, technology, and support to grow your book
Requirements:
At least 1 year of experience on a professional relative value trading desk
A track record of trading profitable RV strategies in a professional setting
Strong preference for experience using factor models in correlated products
Sharp quantitative instincts, strong market intuition, and disciplined risk management
A self-directed trader who wants real ownership and accountability
Benefits:
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
Flexible vacation policy
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness Programs
Why DV Trading:
Trade with firm capital
Run your own strategy
Move fast in a performance-driven environment
Access the platform and support needed to scale
Annual compensation range $100-200K base + profit share with meaningful upside
