optional jobs in Chicago

▸ Company : Rapidly expanding, options-focused prop firm with a strong payout structure and top-tier trading tools, offering a dynamic environment similar to a bucket shop but with exceptional support and resources for traders.▸ Overview : Ideal for options traders with a standalone strategy, offering out-of-the-box software with custom development...

Prop Trading firm is seeking a Junior Options Market Maker to work closely with senior traders and engage in market making and proprietary trading of Agricultural options. This hands-on role provides an exceptional opportunity to build your skills, innovate strategies, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. Responsibilities:...

IMC Trading is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join the options quant team. You will join the team as a senior member with the expectation of leading projects and mentoring juniors. Skills and responsibilities listed below. Your Core Responsibilities: Collaborate with the trading and quantitative research team to evaluate existing...

Options Trader At Akuna Capital Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this...

What you'll do: • Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques • Build and refine algorithmic options trading models from ideation through production deployment • Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance •...

▸ Company : Rapidly expanding, options-focused prop firm with a strong payout structure and top-tier trading tools, offering a dynamic environment similar to a bucket shop but with exceptional support and resources for traders. ▸ Overview : Ideal for options traders with a standalone strategy, offering out-of-the-box software with custom development...

What you'll do: • Manage real-time risk and pricing across a diversified portfolio of options positions • Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques • Build and refine algorithmic options trading models from ideation through production deployment • Track the commodity...

Valkyrie Trading is a fast-growing boutique options market-making firm. We are seeking an experienced index options trader with a demonstrated history of success in market-making and risk management. You'll have several years of experience trading a major American or European equity index, and you'll bring strong market intuition in the index options space,...

Senior Index Trader — SPX Options Market Making Chicago, IL | Full-time | On-site Hiring for a fast-growing electronic options market maker in Chicago. Small team, flat structure, real P&L ownership from day one. The Role Manage pricing and positions for the SPX index options book. Design and optimize systematic options strategies using quant research...

Options Market Making Trader (Asia Hours) - Chicago Location: Chicago Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 4:00pm-1:00am CT About the Role We're working with a top-tier market maker and proprietary trading firm to hire an experienced Options Market Making Trader as it grows its Asia-hours trading desk. You'll join a collaborative, technology-driven team and take...

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices...

Chicago, Illinois Trading – Experienced / Full-Time / On-site Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. Our traders provide liquidity to the market...

Chicago, Illinois Trading – Experienced / Full-Time / On-site Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. Our traders provide liquidity to the market...

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for...

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for...

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering...

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.Headquartered in Chicago with offices...

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.Headquartered in Chicago with offices...

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices...

What you'll do: • Create and optimize efficient algorithms for valuation and managing risks across a diverse range financial instruments. • Design and enhance models that accurately reflect asset values and risks in practical market scenarios. • Collaborate with traders and other developers to deliver model results that are precise, interpretable, and...