Quantitative Analyst/Developer
1 week ago
L.Knighton is partnered with a well-established proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago. The firm is expanding its Chicago office and is seeking experienced Quantitative Analysts/Developers with strong background in fixed income derivatives and a proven track record of deploying successful prop-style strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, design, and implement valuation models and quantitative signals across fixed income derivatives, options on rates products, and related markets.
- Generate, evaluate, and execute systematic or hybrid trading strategies grounded in robust modelling and statistical evidence.
- Partner closely with traders, leadership, and risk teams to ensure strategies align with capital allocation, risk frameworks, and market access.
- Provide clear reporting on model performance, P&L drivers, exposure, and risk metrics; contribute to ongoing strategy refinement and portfolio reviews.
- Offer direct support to trading teams by maintaining, enhancing, and troubleshooting models, tools, and analytic infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of industry experience in fixed income derivatives, fixed income options, or closely related quantitative markets.
- Demonstrated track record of success within a proprietary trading environment, including at least 2 years in a principal risk-taking or directly contributory modelling role.
- Strong proficiency in
C++ and Python
; familiarity with
kdb/q
or real-time data environments is advantageous. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate strategy design, model assumptions, and performance drivers.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a small, highly collaborative team.
- Understanding of Excel COM API is a plus.
Why Join
- Attractive compensation package with highly competitive, performance-based payouts.
- Flexible hybrid working environment.
- Significant autonomy and direct ownership of P&L impact through models, signals, and strategy execution.
- Meaningful capital allocations with the ability to scale based on demonstrated, repeatable performance.
- Access to a global trading platform with deep liquidity, cutting-edge infrastructure, and extensive market connectivity.
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