Quantitative Trader/ Portfolio Manager - Futures & FX

Join to apply for the Quantitative Trader/ Portfolio Manager - Futures & FX role at GTSJoin to apply for the Quantitative Trader/ Portfolio Manager - Futures & FX role at GTSOverviewQuantitative Trader / Portfolio Manager will be responsible in designing, developing and managing profitable systematic trading strategies in Futures and Foreign Exchange (FX) The candidate is expected to perform its own trading strategy design and research. As such, the role requires high level development in C++ and Python. We expect the candidate to collaborate with the team’s technology and trading experts for production implementation.OverviewQuantitative Trader / Portfolio Manager will be responsible in designing, developing and managing profitable systematic trading strategies in Futures and Foreign Exchange (FX) The candidate is expected to perform its own trading strategy design and research. As such, the role requires high level development in C++ and Python. We expect the candidate to collaborate with the team’s technology and trading experts for production implementation.The strategist will have the opportunity to deploy its trading strategy with limited infrastructure build time by leveraging an existing successful technology and research platform. The strategies would be both in the high and mid frequency space (Sharpe 2+).GTS is a collection of financial services companies spanning a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches, all powered by the combination of market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology. With roots as a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, the GTS family of companies are able to leverage the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today’s financial markets. GTS’s electronic market maker GTS Securities accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and is a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization. For more information on GTS, please visit Trade in the futures and FX space, both in the high and mid frequency space (Sharpe 2+).QualificationsA deployable profitable trading strategy in FX or futures marketsAsset Classes: OTC FX including EM and NDFs, Precious Metals, Global FuturesMinimum 2 years of experience as Systematic Trader with a verifiable 2+ year track record as a Portfolio Manager or Proprietary TraderExcellent Return on Capital (ROC)Programming skills in Python/C++Experience at a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund or bankB.S., M.S. or PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, computer scienceWe're proud to employ some of the leading talent in the industry, and we work to ensure our employees enjoy a high accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $225,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.What We Offer:A selection of healthcare plans for you and your family, some 100% employer paid; with coverage starting on day oneIn-office perks – Free lunch daily and access to a fully stocked pantry (when working in the office).Casual dress code (when working in the office).Unsolicited resumes:We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTSSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesCapital MarketsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GTS by 2xGet notified about new Quantitative Trader jobs in Chicago, IL.Quantitative Trader (options, futures, equities or commodities) for MM firmChicago, IL $100,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day agoQuantitative Trader – High Frequency FuturesChicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $150,000.00-$325,000.00 21 hours agoQuantitative Trader (Options Market Making)Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$300,000.00 3 days agoNew York City Metropolitan Area 3 hours agoChicago, IL $150,000.00-$175,000.00 1 hour agoQuantitative Trader Intern (Summer 2026 - Chicago)Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$80,000.00 2 days agoChicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $500,000.00-$1,000,000.00 2 hours agoQuantitative Researcher – HFT Futures/EquitiesExperienced Quantitative Trader – Delta One StrategiesChicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York City Metropolitan Area $500,000.00-$1,000,000.00 3 hours agoQuantitative Trader/Researcher – Systematic Options TradingChicago, IL $170,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $170,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks agoQuantitative Developer - Options - Market MakingChicago, IL $400,000.00-$1,000,000.00 2 hours agoNew York City Metropolitan Area $700,000.00-$1,000,000.00 2 hours agoQuantitative Developer (HFT - New Desk - Not Tower) (Chicago)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-10-08