Valkyrie Trading · 4 weeks ago
Junior Derivatives Trader
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$140K/yr - $140K/yrValkyrie Trading is a company that specializes in proprietary trading. The Junior Derivatives Trader will operate the trading system and manage day-to-day profit and loss while learning from a senior trader.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
At Valkyrie, Derivatives Traders are responsible for operating our proprietary trading system and being fully responsible for day-to-day PnL and risk
You’re directly facing the market every day and seeing the immediate impact of your decisions
After completing our rigorous training program, including several weeks of live trading, you’ll join an existing team to continue learning how to successfully manage our trading strategies
From there, your responsibilities will only grow, as you perform and operate under the supervision of a senior trader
Qualification
Required
Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or equivalent
Passion for the financial markets
Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Entrepreneurial attitude with a keen attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to make split-second logical decisions in a high-pressure environment
Competitive drive and the maturity to handle considerable responsibility
Capability to quickly recover from mistakes
Quantitative Analysis skills are a plus
Preferred
Programming experience 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.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Lee
Chief Executive Officer
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