Derivatives Trader - Electronic Market Making

u003cp class= 'css-bctmig e1wnkr790 'u003eu003cstrong class= 'css-1655dm5 e1wnkr790 'u003ePay:u003c/strongu003e $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per yearu003c/pu003eu003cdiv class= 'css-1dhd1xm eu4oa1w0 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-appended-job-description 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-employer 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhy This Is a Great Opportunityu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eOwn real PnL and risk on live derivatives books at a high-performance proprietary trading firm.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eRun and refine electronic market-making strategies in some of the world’s most competitive markets.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWork side-by-side with other experienced traders, quants, and technologists in a tight-knit, collaborative team.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDirect impact on strategy design, risk, and long-term edge—not just “button clicking.”u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCompetitive base salary, strong upside through performance bonuses, and relocation support to Chicago.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eOn-site in Chicago, IL on a fast-paced trading floor, with deep collaboration across trading, research, and technology teams.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eNoteu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eYou must have at least 2 years of derivatives trading experience with direct PnL and risk responsibility, plus 2+ years operating electronic market-making software, and be willing to work on-site in Chicago.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout Our Clientu003c/strongu003eu0026 Our client is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm focused on building high-performance automated trading systems for global derivatives markets. Founded in 2011, they compete every day in complex, fast-moving markets and believe the financial markets are the ultimate arena for curious, driven, and innovative people. They value low bureaucracy, deep collaboration, and a relentless drive to learn, improve, and win together.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJob Descriptionu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eOwn, maintain, and grow revenue streams for one or more derivatives products on the trading desk.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTake full responsibility for risk and PnL, making critical, time-sensitive trading decisions in real time.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOperate and refine electronic market-making software, ensuring strategies perform robustly across market regimes.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate closely with team leads, other traders, quants, and risk managers to improve trading systems and operations.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eIdentify and implement systemic improvements to trading strategies, tools, and workflows to maintain competitiveness.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMonitor positions, market conditions, and risk exposures throughout the trading day and adjust as needed.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvide feedback on model behavior, execution quality, and system performance to research and technology teams.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eContribute to idea generation around new products, strategies, and markets aligned with the firm’s risk framework.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003e2+ years of derivatives trading experience with direct ownership of PnL and risk.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003e2+ years of experience operating electronic market-making software in exchange-traded derivatives.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong ability to assess and manage risk in a derivatives portfolio across products and market conditions.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDeep interest in financial markets and a genuine passion for trading.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong math and numerical aptitude, comfortable with quantitative concepts.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eRelentless desire to improve and refine strategies, processes, and personal performance.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEntrepreneurial mindset with a tenacious, proactive approach to problem solving.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eKeen attention to detail and a willingness to dig into complex issues.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eQuantitative analysis skills are a plus; advanced degrees are preferred but not required.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility to work on-site full time in the Chicago office.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhy You’ll Love Working Hereu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eCompetitive base salary with meaningful performance-based bonus potential.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTop-tier medical and dental coverage, along with other core benefits.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eRelocation assistance package available for candidates moving to Chicago.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eGenerous vacation policy plus ongoing training and continuing education opportunities.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDaily catered lunch, snacks, and beverages provided.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eRegular group outings, company events, and a casual dress environment.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHigh-trust, low-politics culture where strong performance and smart risk-taking are rewarded.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJPC-516u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e#LI-SK3u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-job-type 'u003eu003cp class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eJob Type: Full-timeu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-job-taxonomy-attributes 'u003eu003cp class= 'jd-header-text 'u003eBenefits:u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eDental insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePaid time offu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eRetirement planu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eVision insuranceu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Chicago, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL243-2750666

Created: 2025-12-15