Quantitative Trader (equities - Chicago)

DV Trading

Chicago, United States
Discretionary bonus eligibility; medical, dental, ...
On-site
Python programming skills required
Systematic equity trading strategy development
Statistical modeling and time series analysis
The role combines quantitative research, strategy development, and live trading to help build and scale a systematic equities trading business

Job Summary

  • The role combines quantitative research, strategy development, and live trading to help build and scale a systematic equities trading business.
  • Candidates will conduct quantitative research using statistical and/or machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets for alpha signals.
  • Benefits include discretionary bonus eligibility, medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible vacation policy, and a retirement plan with employer match.

Matching Summary

The role combines quantitative research, strategy development, and live trading to help build and scale a systematic equities trading business.

Salary

Discretionary bonus eligibility; Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care; Retirement plan with employer match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming skills required
  • Systematic equity trading strategy development
  • Statistical modeling and time series analysis
  • Equity market structure and execution knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • C++ or Java programming experience
  • Machine learning technique application
  • Fast-paced performance-driven environment
  • Collaboration with engineering teams

Key Requirements

  • 1-3 years of quantitative trading or research experience
  • Active SIE and Series 57 licenses required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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