Valkyrie Trading ยท 4 months ago
Senior Derivatives Trader (Experienced)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $207K/yr
4+ years expValkyrie Trading is a company focused on competing and winning in the financial markets, and they are seeking a Senior Derivatives Trader to manage key revenue streams and risk on their trading desks. The role requires leveraging experience to make critical real-time decisions and improve trading strategies.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Own, maintain, grow, and be responsible for key revenue streams for one or more products on our trading desks
Responsible for all risk and inventory held by the trading time
Leverage your experience and knowledge in making critical decisions in real-time
Effectuate systemic improvements to the trading strategy to ensure the long-term viability and competitiveness of the strategy
Qualification
Required
4+ years experience on a trading desk
A strong ability to manage and assess risk in a derivatives portfolio
A passion for trading and financial markets
A desire to develop and constantly improve the strategies and models that drive our trading activities
A tenacious determination to problem solve
Strong math and numerical aptitude
Entrepreneurial spirit
A keen attention to detail
Willingness to dig into problems
Relentless desire to constantly improve
Proactive attitude
Quantitative analysis skills are a plus
Preferred
Advanced degrees preferred
Benefits
Top-tier medical and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment
Company
Valkyrie Trading
Valkyrie Trading is a Chicago-based company that aims to provide liquidity to various disjoint, competitive financial markets.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Lee
Chief Executive Officer
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